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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Rome (ranked 3012 p4p, 3844 weight class) and Dmitri Kersikov (ranked 354 p4p, 436 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Builder - Her Voice (Headhunterz Remix) as his entrance music. Curtis Rome has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good wrestling
Great low kicks
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dmitri Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Rome's head but Rome sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Rome on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rome checks a low kick from Kersikov.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
and Rome counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Rome saw it coming and moves away.
Rome is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
so Rome counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kersikov seems keen to control Rome's posture.
Kersikov is looking to stand back up but Rome counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kersikov.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Rome, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rome seems to be looking for submissions.
Kersikov has his hands clasped together around Rome's back. He's all about the action.
We've been hearing that Rome has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rome is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rome takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kersikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Rome is controlling well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dmitri Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rome counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rome.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov is controlling Rome's posture.
Rome looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rome sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rome controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rome throws a counter high kick but Kersikov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Rome's ribs.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rome fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kersikov sprawls well initially but Rome persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kersikov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rome is on him like a limpet, forcing Kersikov back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Rome avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Kersikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kersikov misses with a body shot
enabling Rome to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rome.
Rome darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rome blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Rome on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Rome moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov delivers a nice body kick.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rome ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Rome. Rome gets slowly back to his feet.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Rome has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rome takes one to the chin there.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
No luck for Rome with that takedown attempt.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick
letting Rome counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rome shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rome gets slowly back to his feet.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Rome avoids it with no problem.
Rome dives in and grabs Kersikov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kersikov pushes down on Rome's head and hops out.
Rome will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Rome backs off Kersikov throws a huge counter combo but Rome manages to avoid it all.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Rome's leg but Rome calmly moves out of range.
Rome swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rome has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A leg kick checked by Rome.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rome darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kersikov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Rome moved away.
Rome throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rome is in Kersikov's guard.
Rome stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rome controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Rome tries for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but Rome keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rome passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kersikov!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and Rome counters with a straight right hand.
Rome walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.
Nice defenses there by Rome.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Rome checks it
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rome shoots in but Kersikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Rome wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rome's head.
Rome is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rome moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Rome on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Rome counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
Kersikov is not content to let Rome control the position.
Rome controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov is not content to let Rome control the position.
Rome tries to advance to mount but can't.
Curtis Rome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome checks a leg kick.
Rome was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rome manages to avoid it.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rome.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rome takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Rome moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rome on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome shoots for a takedown but Kersikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kersikov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rome checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Rome tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kersikov swivels and escapes.
Rome fails with the takedown
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Rome takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rome blocks a leg kick.
Rome is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Curtis Rome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Kersikov!
Dmitri Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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