Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 106
Date: Apr 26, 2024

#R1#
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Daddy ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daddy.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Daddy misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kersikov slips a jab from Daddy.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Daddy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Daddy saw that one coming.
Daddy's corner calls for a 1-2. Daddy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1##TD2#
Daddy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
Kersikov has control of Daddy's left arm, preventing Daddy from doing any damage.
Daddy stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daddy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Daddy wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Daddy throws an off balance right hand
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Daddy slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Daddy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Daddy feints the counter takedown.
Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy.
Daddy misses with a body shot.
Daddy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daddy off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Daddy.
Daddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
Daddy misses with a body punch
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daddy under the eye.#TD2#
Daddy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kersikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Daddy has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daddy is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kersikov pulls Daddy in close to his closed guard and prevents Daddy from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Daddy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Daddy is defending the position.
Kersikov throws a strike but Daddy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Daddy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daddy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. #REVB#
Daddy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T5#
Kersikov is pulling down on Daddy's head. It's preventing any offense from Daddy, at least for the moment.
Daddy landing some decent shots from guard.
Daddy looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Daddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Daddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Daddy being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Daddy tries to pass.
Daddy stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Daddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov pulls Daddy in close to his closed guard and prevents Daddy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Daddy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daddy trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Daddy throwing strikes but missing. #T7#
Daddy looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Daddy throwing strikes from guard but Kersikov blocks nicely.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daddy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Daddy working a defensive guard here. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kersikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kersikov trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses. Daddy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kersikov's guard. Nice move by Daddy!#REVB#
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov pulls Daddy in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kersikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T9#
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Daddy blocks nicely.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Daddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Daddy has momentary wrist control but Kersikov slips an elbow through the middle.
Daddy looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daddy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. #REVB#
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Daddy scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Big Daddy 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#
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daddy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Big Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daddy cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Daddy misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy misses with a jab to the body #TD#
so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Daddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Daddy has wrist control.#T1#
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses. Daddy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kersikov's guard. Nice move by Daddy!#REVB#
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Daddy controlling him for the moment.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daddy preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov pulls Daddy in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daddy.
Daddy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Kersikov trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Daddy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kersikov rather than just go for the knockout.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.#T3##TD2#
Kersikov tries to sprawl but Daddy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Daddy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kersikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kersikov is pressing down on Daddy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daddy is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daddy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daddy.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Daddy controlling him for the moment.
Daddy throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daddy is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daddy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head. #T5##TD#
Daddy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov working some strikes from top position.
Daddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Daddy.#T6#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daddy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Kersikov.
Daddy moves into full guard.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Daddy is keeping the position.
Daddy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. #REVB#
Daddy connects with a couple of short punches.
Daddy throwing strikes but missing.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T7#
Daddy is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov looking to control.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Daddy connects with a couple of short punches.
Kersikov seems keen to control Daddy's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Daddy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daddy.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daddy misses with a wild body shot.
Daddy cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Daddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.#T9##TD2#
Daddy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daddy lands in his opponent's guard.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daddy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Big Daddy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daddy is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Big Daddy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Daddy throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Daddy throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nykolai Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daddy.
Daddy loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Kersikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daddy. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Kersikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Daddy moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kersikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Daddy ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov.
Daddy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards.
A jab from Daddy misses.
Daddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daddy.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Daddy is quick to defend against it.
Daddy lands a slapping body shot.
Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy.
Daddy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nykolai Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.#T2#
Daddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daddy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Daddy avoids it well and moves away.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daddy.
Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daddy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Daddy is out of range.
Daddy lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Daddy avoids it well and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Daddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Daddy avoids it well and moves away.
A shot to the body from Daddy misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daddy misses with a takedown
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daddy manages to avoid it.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daddy. Daddy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Kersikov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Daddy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Daddy misses with a shot to the body
and Daddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Daddy moved out of range.
Daddy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Daddy.
Daddy lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
Daddy misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Daddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Daddy sprawls and moves away.
Nykolai Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Daddy throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Daddy throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Daddy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daddy throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daddy. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daddy.
Daddy throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot. #T6#
Nice jab there from Kersikov.
Daddy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daddy misses the shot to the body.
Daddy misses with a looping right.
Daddy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kersikov tests Daddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daddy misses the jab.#T7#
Daddy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combo that has Daddy backing up. Daddy nods at Kersikov to acknowledge the strikes.
Daddy throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target. #TD2#
Daddy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Daddy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daddy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T8#
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Daddy trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Daddy throwing strikes from guard but Kersikov blocks nicely. #T9#
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kersikov is pulling down on Daddy's head to control his posture.
Daddy distracts Kersikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Daddy pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

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 Nykolai Kersikov.
I think Daddy 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Daddy!
Big Daddy gave a mention to Honest Apparel ($30 SPECIAL ALL T-Shirts!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TOF 102
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Daddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Daddy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
so Daddy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Daddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daddy throwing strikes from guard but Kersikov blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
Kersikov is pulling down on Daddy's head to control his posture. #T1#
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Daddy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kersikov throws a jab when Daddy was well out of range.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Daddy misses the jab.
Kersikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Daddy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Daddy scores with a jab to the head.
Daddy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A shot to the body from Daddy misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Daddy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kersikov is trying to defend but Daddy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov is staying active underneath Daddy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov is trying to control but Daddy manages to pass to mount!
Daddy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Daddy working Kersikov over with strikes here.
Daddy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kersikov hang on?
Daddy looking to finish Kersikov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kersikov!
Kersikov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Daddy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Daddy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Kersikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Daddy has a good base and remains in mount.
Daddy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Kersikov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Daddy wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Daddy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kersikov's head.
Kersikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daddy.
Daddy trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daddy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daddy's back!
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kersikov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Daddy can't escape the position.
Daddy is trapped and Kersikov is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T5#
I really don't envy Daddy right now.
Daddy wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Daddy from escaping the position.
Daddy is trapped and Kersikov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Kersikov looking to hold on to the position here but Daddy rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T6#
Kersikov is in close to Daddy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kersikov won't allow Daddy to sweep him here.
Kersikov postures up in Daddy's guard and throws a big left but Daddy blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kersikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kersikov with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov pushes down on Daddy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daddy keeps working.
Daddy trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T7#
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Daddy is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Daddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Daddy's head.
Kersikov throwing strikes but missing.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Kersikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Daddy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Daddy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kersikov 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.
Daddy misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Daddy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kersikov pinned against the cage. Kersikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nykolai Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.#T9#
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daddy misses the body punch
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daddy misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daddy throws out the jab.
Kersikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Daddy throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Kersikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Daddy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Daddy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kersikov won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daddy trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
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 Nykolai Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Daddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daddy.
Kersikov slips a jab from Daddy.
Daddy misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Daddy staying out of range there.
Daddy with the counter takedown but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Daddy misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kersikov enables Daddy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kersikov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Daddy tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Daddy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Daddy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Daddy lands a couple of digs.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daddy cracks Kersikov with a solid left hand.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daddy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daddy striking off his back but it's not causing Kersikov any problems.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Daddy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Daddy stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Daddy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daddy's guard. #REVR#
Daddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
Daddy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #T4#
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Nykolai Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daddy throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Daddy ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Daddy misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Daddy tries for a takedown but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Daddy manages to avoid it.
Daddy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T5#
Daddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Daddy.#TD2#
Daddy scores with a takedown into Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daddy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kersikov trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom.
Kersikov won't allow Daddy to sweep him here.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov lands a couple of elbows.#T6#
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Big Daddy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Daddy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kersikov is holding on to half guard well.
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
Daddy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T7#
Daddy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Daddy throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Daddy tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Daddy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Daddy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T8#
Kersikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Daddy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kersikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kersikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Daddy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Daddy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Daddy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Daddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is looking to control Daddy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Big Daddy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kersikov throws the left hand but Daddy avoids the punch easily.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov punishes Daddy's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
Daddy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daddy defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Daddy throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Daddy misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daddy blocks a jab.
Daddy's corner calls for a 1-2. Daddy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Daddy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kersikov defends it well.#TD2#
Daddy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Daddy throwing strikes but missing.
Daddy preventing the sweep. #T2#
Daddy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Daddy postures up and lands a big shot to Kersikov's brow.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daddy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Daddy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Daddy fails to land with a series of punches.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Daddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daddy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Daddy misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Daddy with a poor takedown
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nykolai Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
Daddy misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Daddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daddy just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daddy misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Daddy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kersikov was covering up waiting for the punch and Daddy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daddy. #T5#
Daddy throws a big elbow that misses.
Daddy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Daddy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daddy trying to control but Kersikov postures up. #T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daddy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daddy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T7#
Daddy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily.
Daddy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daddy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kersikov's hands.
Daddy lands a body shot.
Daddy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kersikov throws a hook but Daddy blocks it.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Daddy is out of range.
Daddy feints the counter takedown.
Daddy misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daddy.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T8#
Kersikov scores with a nice head shot.
Daddy slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Daddy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daddy misses with a body punch
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daddy. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daddy misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daddy.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daddy just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Kersikov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Daddy throwing strikes but missing. #T9#
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daddy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov has control of Daddy's left arm, preventing Daddy from doing any damage.
Daddy landing some decent shots from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nykolai 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: TOF 93
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A shot to the body from Eclaro misses
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Paul Eclaro has been cut.
Eclaro 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.
Eclaro is looking to clinch.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eclaro jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eclaro throws a shot to the body.
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
Eclaro misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Kersikov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Eclaro to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Eclaro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kersikov landing with the ground and pound.
Kersikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eclaro wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eclaro is trying to keep Kersikov in close. #T3#
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Eclaro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. #REVR#
Eclaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eclaro is working hard here to advance position.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eclaro won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Eclaro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kersikov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kersikov works over Eclaro with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Kersikov stays in close to Eclaro's body and controls the position.
Kersikov trying to control but Eclaro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eclaro working for submissions but it's allowed Kersikov to get to half guard.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Kersikov there.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kersikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T5#
Eclaro tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Eclaro tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov working over Eclaro with some ground and pound. Eclaro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Eclaro is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kersikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Eclaro tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov wants to control but Eclaro is keeping him busy.
Eclaro wants to sweep but Kersikov has passed to side control!
Kersikov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kersikov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Eclaro tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Eclaro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back!#T7#
Kersikov turns into Eclaro and is now in his guard.
Kersikov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Eclaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to control but Eclaro is working from the bottom.
Kersikov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eclaro keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #T8#
Kersikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Eclaro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Eclaro.
Kersikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Eclaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov passes Eclaro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Kersikov there.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Eclaro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kersikov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kersikov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T9#
Eclaro wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Eclaro tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Eclaro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kersikov working Eclaro over with strikes.
Eclaro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eclaro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kersikov lands a nice short elbow.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but Eclaro is working away.
Kersikov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nykolai Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eclaro.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eclaro swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eclaro misses with a takedown attempt
and Eclaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eclaro.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Eclaro avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Eclaro drives through and clinches with Kersikov against the cage.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eclaros head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov. #BC2#
Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eclaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eclaro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Eclaro throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Eclaro is looking to wear down Kersikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Eclaro misses with a body shot.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eclaro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but Eclaro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Eclaro misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Eclaro misses the body punch
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nykolai Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eclaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Eclaro throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eclaro is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kersikov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Eclaro. Eclaro gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Eclaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Eclaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eclaro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov staying out of range there.#T5#
Eclaro throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Eclaro.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eclaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Eclaro shoots in looking for a takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl out of it but Eclaro 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. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eclaro shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Eclaro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eclaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eclaro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eclaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nykolai Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eclaro misses the shot to the body.
Paul Eclaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T7#
Eclaro throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
As Eclaro backs off Kersikov throws a huge counter combo but Eclaro manages to avoid it all.
A shot to the body from Eclaro misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Eclaro.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eclaro darts in trying to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Eclaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Eclaro.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eclaro swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T9##TD#
Eclaro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eclaro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kersikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eclaro keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eclaro wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nykolai Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Eclaro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Eclaro misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eclaro shoots and misses
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Eclaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eclaro throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
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.
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Eclaro wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Eclaro misses with a right hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Eclaro avoids it with no problem.
Eclaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Eclaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Eclaro.
Eclaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Eclaro misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Eclaro misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combo that has Eclaro backing up. Eclaro nods at Kersikov to acknowledge the strikes.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Eclaro.
Eclaro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Eclaro misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Eclaro avoids it with no problem.
Eclaro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
No luck for Eclaro with that takedown attempt.
Paul Eclaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Eclaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T5#
Eclaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Eclaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Eclaro avoids it with no problem.
Eclaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Eclaro looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Eclaro tries to clinch up but Kersikov circles away and keeps his distance.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eclaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Eclaro dives in and scores a takedown into Kersikov's guard.
Eclaro is looking to work some ground and pound but Kersikov has wrist control.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kersikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Eclaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T7#
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eclaro's guard. #REVB#
Kersikov lands a couple of elbows.
Kersikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Eclaro looking for subs off his back but Kersikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Eclaro is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Kersikov is trying to control. Eclaro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Kersikov lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Eclaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Eclaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov working Eclaro over with strikes.
Eclaro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Eclaro manages to get to full guard.
Kersikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T9#
Eclaro keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Eclaro has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kersikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eclaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Eclaro's legs - danger averted.
Kersikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Eclaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nykolai 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TOF 86
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Jokinen.
Kersikov catches Jokinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kersikov slips under a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jokinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Jokinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov with the counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Tre Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Kersikov staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kersikov.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Jokinen didn't see that one coming.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Jokinen lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Jokinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov trying to hold on to Jokinen's head to control him but Jokinen postures up.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov trying to hold on to Jokinen's head to control him but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Kersikov won't allow Jokinen to pass to mount.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Jokinen seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Jokinen has control of the leg. #SUB#
Jokinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jokinen tries for a takedown but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Jokinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Jokinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kersikov scores with a hook.
Kersikov jabs Jokinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Jokinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab by Kersikov.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jokinen defends it well.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jokinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T5#
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Jokinen ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Jokinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov working some strikes from top position.#T6#
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jokinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Jokinen's legs - danger averted.
Kersikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is in close to Jokinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kersikov lands a couple of elbows.
Jokinen has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kersikov working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Jokinen is looking for a triangle here but Kersikov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kersikov scoring with punches and elbows.
Jokinen is being controlled here.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jokinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Jokinen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jokinen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kersikov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kersikov is working Jokinen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jokinen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kersikov.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Jokinen is working away.
Kersikov working the head and body with strikes. #T9#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Kersikov wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
Jokinen wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Kersikov working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jokinen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nykolai Kersikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Kersikov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kersikov showed some decent athleticism there.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jokinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Jokinen trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jokinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jokinen has hold of Kersikov's hands but Kersikov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jokinen has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kersikov landing strikes from the mount and Jokinen is in trouble! #T2#
BOOM! Kersikov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kersikov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kersikov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jokinen gets back to half guard.
Kersikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jokinen's head.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov not doing much here.
Jokinen wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Jokinen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jokinen taking some punishment here, with Kersikov in his half guard.
Kersikov is nestled in close to Jokinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kersikov lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Jokinen actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov drops an elbow to the side of Jokinen's head. #ROC2#Jokinen is rocked!
Jokinen taking some punishment here, with Kersikov in his half guard.
Oh Jokinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kersikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kersikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kersikov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jokinen! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kersikov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nykolai Kersikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Nykolai Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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Date: Jan 14, 2024

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36 yrs
162 lbs

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