Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 26 : Fedetenko vs Face
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov defending well as Dinklage loads up on a big left hand.
Dinklage staying out of range there.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinklage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dinklage takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Dinklage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinklage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Dinklage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volodymyr Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kersikov shoots in and bounces Dinklage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
Dinklage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Dinklage.
Dinklage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dinklage trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dinklage has wrist control.
Kersikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dinklage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Dinklage with an uppercut!
Kersikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dinklage.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dinklage on the side of the head.
Kersikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dinklage moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Dinklage takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Dinklage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dinklage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov cracks Dinklage with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Dinklage throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dinklage had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov tries for a takedown but Dinklage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Volodymyr Kersikov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
It looked like Dinklage wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dinklage. Dinklage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kersikov clobbers Dinklage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dinklage ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov.
Dinklage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Dinklage counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kersikov slips a jab from Dinklage.#T1#
Dinklage looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Volodymyr Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov sizes up Dinklage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dinklage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Dinklage misses.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Dinklage.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov tests Dinklage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dinklage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2##TD2#
Kersikov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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 creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dinklage sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kersikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kersikov wants to control but Dinklage is keeping him busy.
Dinklage struggling a bit here.
Dinklage is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Kersikov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dinklage some visible discomfort.
Kersikov throws a strike aimed at the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage avoids it well.
Dinklage is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kersikov connects with a decent elbow.
Dinklage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dinklage avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kersikov.
Dinklage avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kersikov. #T4#
Kersikov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dinklage is avoiding damage well.
Dinklage is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Dinklage struggling a bit here.
Kersikov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dinklage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kersikov just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov throws a strike aimed at the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage avoids it well.
Kersikov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Volodymyr Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dinklage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Kersikov counters with a shoot takedown. Dinklage fights it but they end up in guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Dinklage seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses. Dinklage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kersikov's guard. Nice move by Dinklage!#REVR##SUB2#
Kersikov working for a triangle but Dinklage defends it easily. #T1#
Dinklage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Dinklage looking to pass the guard.
Dinklage trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinklage looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dinklage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dinklage has wrist control.
Kersikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Dinklage trying to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dinklage is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dinklage trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kersikov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dinklage stacks Kersikov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dinklage!
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
Peter Dinklage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov wants to control but Dinklage postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dinklage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Volodymyr 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DC 136: Pisswater v Brown
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
Dux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kersikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
Dux tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kersikov defends well and Dux ends up having to push Kersikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Dux avoids it well and moves away.
Volodymyr Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dux tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Dux is quick to defend against it.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Dux's ribs.
Dux shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Dux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kersikov enables Dux to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kersikov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kersikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kersikov is controlling Dux's posture.#SUB#
Kersikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Dux works over Kersikov with some ground and pound from guard.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass. #SUB#
Kersikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kersikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov has Dux pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Kersikov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dux is aware though and is defending well.
Dux chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Kersikov looking for a guillotine here but Dux defends easily.
Dux wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Dux is looking to work some ground and pound but Kersikov has wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dux working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dux trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet. #T3#
Dux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kersikov seems keen to control Dux's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but Kersikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dux dives in for a single leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Dux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kersikov to the mat! Kersikov manages to get full guard.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov pulls Dux in close to his closed guard and prevents Dux from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dux passes into half guard.
Dux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dux throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kersikov to regain full guard.
Dux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Kersikov working for a triangle but Dux defends it easily.
Dux throws a big right hand that misses.
Dux wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dux manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Volodymyr Kersikov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dux goes for a double leg but Kersikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kersikov continues to drive forward.
Volodymyr Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux 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.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt - Kersikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Dux, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Dux looks for a takedown but Kersikov sprawls well.
Dux fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dux or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Kersikov as Dux shoots in.
Kersikov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dux sprawls and moves away.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dux. #TD#
Kersikov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kersikov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Dux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Kersikov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dux to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kersikov thows a huge punch but Dux dodges it nicely.
Kersikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dux's head.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dux can do to turn this around?
Kersikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dux taking some punishment here, with Kersikov in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kersikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dux works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Kersikov postures up in Dux's guard and throws a big left but Dux blocks it.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dux has wrist control.
Dux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov scoring with some ground and pound.
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.
Volodymyr Kersikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dux is controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Dux blocks nicely.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dux has momentary wrist control but Kersikov slips an elbow through the middle.#T4##SUB#
Kersikov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dux looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dux looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dux! #REVB#
Dux cracks Kersikov with a big elbow.
Kersikov is not content to let Dux control the position.
Kersikov dodges the ground and pound from Dux.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
Dux scores with punches from side control.
Dux in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dux looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kersikov is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Volodymyr Kersikov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dux misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Dux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Dux has momentary wrist control but Kersikov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Dux trying to control the position here. #T1#
Dux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kersikov trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Kersikov postures up in Dux's guard and throws a big left but Dux blocks it.
Dux has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.
Volodymyr Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dux.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt - Kersikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.
Dux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Kersikov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Dux is working away.
Kersikov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working. #SUB#
Kersikov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dux has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dux is trying to get back to half guard.
Dux is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Kersikov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dux can't do much from the bottom here.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dux is looking to reverse the position.
Dux is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Volodymyr 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DC 131:Pisswater v Azarola
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reepo.
Reepo scores with a decent looking hook.
Reepo throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Reepo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reepo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Reepo missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Reepo misses.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Kersikov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kersikov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Reepo down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov slows the pace down.
Kersikov wants to control but Reepo is keeping him busy.
Kersikov working away.
Reepo looking for a sweep but Kersikov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kersikov raining down shots from the mount!#T1#
Kersikov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kersikov with the ground and pound from mount.
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Kersikov.
Reepo is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reepo tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Reepo is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reepo can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T2#
Kersikov working the ground and pound effectively.
Reepo taking shots to the head.
Kersikov landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reepo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov looking to finish Reepo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Reepo!
Reepo tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Kersikov lands a heavy elbow.
Kersikov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kersikov prevents Reepo from getting the reversal.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Reepo is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Kersikov with a couple of short strikes.
Reepo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Reepo is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Reepo won't allow it.
Reepo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kersikov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reepo is trying to get back to full guard.
Reepo trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Reepo actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Reepo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reepo.#SUB#
Kersikov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Reepo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kersikov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Reepo pulls down on the head and he's put Kersikov to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jay Reepo!
In defeat, Volodymyr Kersikov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Volodymyr Kersikov took an IQ test today and scored 144.'.

Event: DC 127: Cholo v Young
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Kersikov with a hook.
Hoshino tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Hoshino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Hoshino is quick to defend against it.
Kersikov tries for a takedown but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kersikov cracks Hoshino with an open hand slap.
Hoshino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hoshino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoshino tries to counter with a clinch but Kersikov shakes him off and moves away.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Hoshino holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Hoshino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kersikov is stalling here.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino slows down the pace here.
Hoshino throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land.
Kersikov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Hoshino. #T2##TD#
Kersikov decides to pull guard.
Kersikov pulls Hoshino in close to prevent any damage.
Hoshino postures up.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov pulls Hoshino in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoshino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Hoshino acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Hoshino takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov moves out of range as Hoshino strikes.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoshino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hoshino misses the jab.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoshino tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoshino as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoshino lands a nice shot that snaps Kersikov's head back.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yuuji Hoshino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kersikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoshino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoshino connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov's belly button to the back.
Kersikov throws a hook but Hoshino avoids it easily.
Hoshino tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoshino doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov feinted with a counter takedown.
Hoshino scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoshino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Kersikov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hoshino's guard.#T1#
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses. Hoshino uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kersikov's guard. Nice move by Hoshino!#REVB#
Hoshino has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kersikov is proving hard to escape from.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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#
Hoshino is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Kersikov looks to land a strike but Hoshino avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Hoshino blocks nicely.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kersikov throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses. Hoshino uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kersikov's guard. Nice move by Hoshino!#REVB#
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.#SUB#
Kersikov looking for a guillotine here but Hoshino defends easily.
Volodymyr Kersikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
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 Volodymyr Kersikov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Hoshino jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Hoshino's belly button to the back.
Hoshino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoshino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Hoshino catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
Hoshino with a hook.
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Hoshino saw that one coming.#T1#
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Hoshino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but Hoshino is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoshino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoshino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov shoots in and drives through. Hoshino sprawls well.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hoshino throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range. #T2#
Hoshino moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off.
Hoshino throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Hoshino clinches.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoshino smiles and moves away.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.#CL2#
Hoshino clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands. #BC#
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoshino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Hoshino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Hoshino connects with a body shot.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Hoshino with an uppercut!
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Hoshino tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Hoshino.
Kersikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoshino at a distance. #CL2#
Hoshino takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoshino has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kersikov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hoshino can turn it around.#T4#
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov is trying to break the clinch but Hoshino has him pressed against the cage.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Hoshino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kersikov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoshino walks away with a smile on his face. Kersikov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoshino throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov throws a jab when Hoshino was well out of range.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Hoshino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoshino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuuji Hoshino.
I think Hoshino has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuji Hoshino!
Yuuji Hoshino decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Volodymyr Kersikov was interviewed post fight and said 'Volodymyr Kersikov took an IQ test today and scored 144.'.

Event: DC 122 Beard v Pedersoli
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Kersikov misses with a hook. Azarola ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov throws a hook but Azarola avoids it easily.
Azarola ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Azarola chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Azarola tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Azarola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Azarola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azarola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azarola lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Azarola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Azarola keeps Kersikov at a distance using the push kick.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Azarola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azarola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Azarola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Azarola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Azarola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zigor Azarola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Azarola.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kersikov moves out of range as Azarola strikes.
Azarola looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Azarola loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Azarola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Azarola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Azarola.
Azarola lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azarola counters with a thumping low kick.
Azarola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov throws a hook but Azarola blocks it.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Azarola is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Azarola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Azarola staying out of range there.
Azarola misses with a body shot.
Azarola misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Azarola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Azarola counter with a right hand.
Azarola moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.#T3##CL2#
Azarola has Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Azarola.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Azarola.
Kersikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Azarola avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Azarola.
Kersikov is stalling here.
Azarola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Azarola throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov. #T4#
Kersikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Azarola just stands there and leans against the cage.
Azarola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Azarola.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kersikov controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Azarola.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Azarola avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Azarola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azarola.
Azarola lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zigor Azarola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Azarola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov scores with a nice head shot.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azarola counters with a good low kick that Kersikov was not able to check.
Azarola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice straight punches there by Azarola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Azarola.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Azarola avoids the punch easily.
Azarola misses with an uppercut.
Azarola tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Kersikov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Azarola's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kersikov trying to control but Azarola is working from the bottom.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Azarola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kersikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Azarola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kersikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Azarola has momentary wrist control but Kersikov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov trying to control but Azarola is working from the bottom.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Azarola keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kersikov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kersikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Azarola holds on and takes a little breather.
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kersikov won't allow Azarola to sweep him here.
Azarola trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Azarola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Azarola explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big left from Kersikov misses. #T3#
Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Azarola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Azarola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Azarola. Azarola obviously looking to wear him down.
Azarola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Azarola throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kersikov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Azarola!

Azarola throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Azarola throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azarola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Azarola avoids it well and moves away.
Kersikov fails with the takedown.#T4#
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Azarola. Azarola obviously looking to wear him down.
Azarola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zigor Azarola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azarola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Azarola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azarola looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azarola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Azarola rushes Kersikov and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zigor Azarola 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Azarola scores with a push kick.
Volodymyr Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Azarola.
Azarola misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Azarola throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kersikov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Azarola trying to control here.
Kersikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Azarola's head.
Azarola is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back!
Kersikov trying to control but not successfully.
Kersikov is trying to break free. #T1#
Kersikov turns into Azarola and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azarola pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Azarola keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov won't allow Azarola to sweep him here.
Azarola working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Azarola keeps moving. #T2#
Kersikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Azarola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azarola pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Azarola looking for a sweep. Not yet Azarola, not yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Volodymyr Kersikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Azarola's guard.
Azarola wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well. #T3#
Azarola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Azarola is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Azarola avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Azarola.
Azarola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Azarola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Azarola misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Azarola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azarola moves away.
Azarola moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Azarola.
Azarola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards.
Azarola connects with a leg kick. #TD#
Kersikov gets the takedown into side control.

Azarola throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Azarola lands the left hand.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Azarola thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Azarola.
Jab, jab by Azarola - just one landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zigor Azarola.
I've got Azarola 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zigor Azarola!
Zigor Azarola seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Volodymyr Kersikov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Volodymyr Kersikov took an IQ test today and scored 144.'.

Event: DC 115: Vinge v Vale Queiroz
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Davis connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
And Davis responds with a good body kick, but Kersikov manages to step out the way in time.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Davis knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kersikov slips a jab from Davis.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Davis.#T1#
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Davis's hands.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Davis avoids it well and moves away.
Davis walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Davis connects with a crisp jab.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Davis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.#T2#
A jab from Davis misses.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Davis off the cage and back into range.
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 thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
A nice side step and Davis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A thudding body kick lands there by Davis!
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Kersikov clobbers Davis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov attempts a counter takedown but Davis avoids it well and moves away.
Kersikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davis.
Kersikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Davis throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Davis misses with a hook.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Davis.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Davis.
Bryant Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis lands with a cross.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Davis counters with a left to the body.
Davis thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it #TD#
and Kersikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a couple of elbows.
Kersikov postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bryant Davis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Davis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davis is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
Davis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Kersikov misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Davis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kersikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab by Kersikov.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Davis misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Davis controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Davis controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Kersikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davis wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #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.
Davis controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kersikov landing with the ground and pound.
Kersikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kersikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis is controlling Kersikov's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Volodymyr Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Davis throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kersikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Davis is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Kersikov is pushing down on Davis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Davis is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kersikov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Davis wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Davis is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
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.
Davis wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Volodymyr Kersikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kersikov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Davis is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
Kersikov working over Davis with some ground and pound. Davis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kersikov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Davis controlling the position for now.
Kersikov is thwarting Davis's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well. #T2#
Kersikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Davis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back!
Davis keeps control of the position easily here as Kersikov tries to buck him off.
Kersikov wants to escape the position.
Davis is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3#
Davis is not going to allow Kersikov to sit and survive in this position.
Davis has the hooks in. Kersikov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Davis really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kersikov.
Davis not allowing Kersikov to control his hands. #T4#
Kersikov prevents Davis from getting a body triangle.
Davis biding his time, controlling Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Davis has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis is hanging on to Kersikov's back as he tries to escape.

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 Volodymyr 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WP 53
Date: Nov 15, 2023

170 cm
24 yrs
140 lbs

173 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs