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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pvt. Claude Dillingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claude Dillingham and Vlad Kersikov. Kersikov has chosen Skillet - Hero as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vlad Kersikov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pvt. Claude Dillingham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Dillingham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid body kick from Dillingham.
Dillingham closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. Dillingham pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Dillingham counters with a head kick.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Dillingham saw it coming and moves away.
Dillingham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Dillingham is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Dillingham thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Dillingham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dillingham throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillingham connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dillingham checks it well.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov defending well as Dillingham loads up on a big left hand.
Dillingham slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dillingham counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dillingham takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dillingham misses with a body shot.
Dillingham on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kersikov tries to sprawl but Dillingham drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kersikov has hold of Dillingham's hands but Dillingham slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillingham throwing shots but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
Dillingham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kersikov is controlling Dillingham's trapped leg to prevent Dillingham from advancing to side control.
Kersikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dillingham.
Dillingham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dillingham is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Dillingham drops an elbow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Dillingham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dillingham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillingham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dillingham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kersikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dillingham.
Kersikov wants to control but Dillingham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dillingham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dillingham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dillingham 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 won't allow Dillingham to pass to mount.
Kersikov trying to control but Dillingham postures up.
Dillingham thows a huge punch but Kersikov dodges it nicely.
Dillingham 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillingham wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillingham throwing shots but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
Dillingham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dillingham throwing shots but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Dillingham has control of the leg.
Dillingham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dillingham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dillingham.
Kersikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dillingham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Dillingham keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pvt. Claude Dillingham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dillingham misses with a straight right.
Dillingham stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Kersikov
and Dillingham counters with a body kick that stops Kersikov in his tracks momentarily.
Dillingham tries for a takedown but Kersikov circles away easily
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Dillingham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dillingham lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good leg kick by Kersikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov walks into a straight right hand from Dillingham.
Vlad Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Kersikov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dillingham looking to slow down the pace here.
Kersikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kersikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has Dillingham pressed against the cage.
Kersikov tries to work over Dillingham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Kersikov.
Dillingham has had enough of the clinch but Kersikov keeps him there for the moment.
Dillingham throws a head punch that misses.
Dillingham is trying to stall.
Kersikov lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillingham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Dillingham avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Dillingham blocks it.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Dillingham blocks it.
Kersikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Dillingham tries for a takedown but Kersikov manages to get underhooks.
Kersikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dillingham works on Kersikov's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dillingham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dillingham tries to break free but Kersikov pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillingham stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kersikov slows down the pace here.
Dillingham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kersikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pvt. Claude Dillingham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillingham checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dillingham misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Dillingham. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dillingham.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Dillingham checks it.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dillingham.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dillingham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards.
Dillingham swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dillingham shoots in for a double leg but Kersikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillingham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillingham is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillingham looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dillingham throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov digs a good hook to Dillingham's body.
Vlad Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Dillingham.
Dillingham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov leaves Dillingham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dillingham shoots in looking for a takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl out of it but Dillingham 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pvt. Claude Dillingham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillingham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov swings for the body but Dillingham moves out of range.
Dillingham misses with a head kick.
Dillingham throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Dillingham misses the target.
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dillingham's calf.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Dillingham jumps back.
Dillingham stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dillingham keeps Kersikov at a distance using the push kick.
Kersikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dillingham checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to clinch up but Dillingham circles away and keeps his distance.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dillingham.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dillingham tries to pull guard but Kersikov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dillingham looking for a takedown.
Kersikov working Dillingham over with knees to the body.
Dillingham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dillingham.
Kersikov is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov slows down the pace here.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Dillingham blocks it.
Dillingham blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
A right hook to the body lands for Kersikov.
Dillingham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dillingham thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillingham.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dillingham checks it well.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Dillingham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kersikov really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillingham.
Dillingham shoots in looking for a takedown but Kersikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dillingham's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kersikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dillingham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dillingham avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Dillingham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dillingham.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Dillingham.
Dillingham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dillingham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Dillingham connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dillingham checks a low kick from Kersikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillingham throws a body kick that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dillingham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dillingham explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dillingham.
Dillingham keeps Kersikov at a distance using the push kick.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Dillingham is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Dillingham avoids it.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Dillingham throws a lazy body kick
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dillingham, pushing him back against the cage.
Dillingham tries to stall but Kersikov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kersikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Dillingham throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
Dillingham prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Dillingham prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Dillingham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kersikov just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pvt. Claude Dillingham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillingham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kersikov prevents it.
Dillingham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kersikov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dillingham with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillingham 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 Dillingham off to one side.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dillingham on the side of the head.
Kersikov scores with a spinning back kick!
Dillingham misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Dillingham throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kersikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dillingham.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillingham. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Dillingham.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Dillingham moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Dillingham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kersikov dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kersikov cracks Dillingham with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Dillingham misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dillingham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dillingham.
Dillingham drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dillingham.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Dillingham with an uppercut!
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Dillingham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dillingham misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillingham avoids a kick to the body.
Dillingham staying out of range there.
A jab from Dillingham does it's job there.
Dillingham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Dillingham misses its intended target.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Dillingham saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov with a hook.
Kersikov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dillingham dives in and grabs Kersikov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kersikov pushes down on Dillingham's head and hops out.
Kersikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Dillingham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Dillingham throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Dillingham moves out of range easily.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dillingham is defended easily by Kersikov.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillingham swinging wildly here.
Dillingham checks a leg kick.
Kersikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Dillingham pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Dillingham settles back down.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Dillingham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pvt. Claude Dillingham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kersikov throws a hook but Dillingham avoids it easily.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Dillingham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillingham misses with an uppercut.
Pvt. Claude Dillingham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Dillingham moves out of range easily.
Dillingham throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dillingham looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dillingham thows a body shot but no joy.
Dillingham throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Dillingham's front leg but catches the back leg as Dillingham tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dillingham takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kersikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Kersikov! Vlad Kersikov retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Vlad Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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