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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Connemara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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149 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jameson Connemara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Connemara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Connemara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Connemara swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Connemara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Connemara jabs at Kersikov's body.
Connemara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been told by Connemara's head coaches at Gym Beam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Connemara is looking to clinch.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Connemara is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Connemara is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it.
Connemara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Connemara.
Connemara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Connemara misses with a body shot.
Connemara walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
Connemara closes the distance and pushes Kersikov back into the cage.
Kersikov is leaning against Connemara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kersikov jumps guard but Connemara stands there with Kersikov around his waist. Kersikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Connemara fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connemara swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connemara breaks from the clinch.
Connemara throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Connemara.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Connemara is looking to score with low kicks.
Connemara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Connemara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Connemara tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Connemara!
Jameson Connemara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connemara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Connemara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Connemara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That kick from Connemara tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Connemara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Connemara lands with a nice body punch.
Connemara looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Connemara misses with a wild body shot.
Connemara misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Connemara counters with a body kick that stops Kersikov in his tracks momentarily.
Connemara stuffs the takedown attempt from Kersikov. Kersikov gets slowly back to his feet.
Jameson Connemara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Kersikov.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Connemara counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Connemara 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.
Connemara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Connemara's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Connemara holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Connemara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Connemara.
Connemara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
A lazy body kick from Kersikov
and Connemara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Connemara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.
Connemara wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Connemara is concentrating on defense, preventing Kersikov from advancing position.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Connemara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Connemara's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara manages to get to full guard.
Connemara keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Connemara keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Connemara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roman Kersikov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Connemara.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Connemara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Connemara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Connemara misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov lands with a cross.
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 blocks a jab.
Connemara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Connemara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Connemara.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kersikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Connemara tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kersikov is in Connemara's guard.
Kersikov advances to half guard.
Kersikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Connemara reverses the position - he's now on top in Kersikov's guard.
Connemara 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.
Kersikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to keep Connemara in close.
Connemara is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov working for submissions but it's allowed Connemara to get to half guard.
Connemara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connemara wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Connemara wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Connemara wants to clinch
so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Connemara seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Connemara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Connemara is keeping the position.
Connemara 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.
Connemara keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kersikov postures up in Connemara's guard and throws a big left but Connemara blocks it.
Connemara has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Connemara moves into the clinch.
Connemara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Connemara.
Connemara is trying to push Kersikov away but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Connemara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kersikov.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Connemara.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connemara working aggressively here.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Connemara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Connemara.
Connemara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Kersikov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kersikov looking for subs off his back but Connemara has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Connemara trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
Connemara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Connemara stands up from half guard.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jameson Connemara is winning the standup battle so far.
Connemara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara throws a big shot that misses.
Connemara slips under a jab.
Connemara misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Connemara won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connemara keeps working.
Kersikov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Connemara has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kersikov but great work by Connemara.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Connemara trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connemara is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kersikov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Connemara.
Kersikov tries for a takedown but Connemara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Connemara misses with a low kick.
Connemara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Connemara misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Connemara.
Kersikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Connemara.
Connemara throws a leg kick
so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connemara is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kersikov.
Connemara 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.
Connemara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov working a defensive guard but Connemara passes into half guard.
Kersikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Connemara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Connemara is working away from the top position though.
Connemara wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control here.
Connemara with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Connemara sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Connemara in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Connemara.
Jameson Connemara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Connemara misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Connemara won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Connemara has escaped the position, nice work there.
Connemara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The strikes coming from Kersikov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
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!
Connemara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Connemara prevents Kersikov from moving into mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov is putting a hurting on Connemara here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Connemara stuffs the takedown attempt from Kersikov. Kersikov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Connemara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connemara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Connemara. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Connemara clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Connemara throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Connemara.
A chopping leg kick lands by Connemara.
Connemara throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov cracks Connemara with a solid left hand.
Kersikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Connemara is adopting a defensive guard.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Connemara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.
Kersikov passes to side control.
Jameson Connemara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara is looking to reverse the position.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Connemara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is putting a hurting on Connemara here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kersikov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Connemara is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Connemara tries to control but Kersikov manages to take his back.
Connemara is trying to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting Connemara buck him off.
Connemara covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Connemara is squirming around, avoiding Kersikov's attempts to control the action.
Connemara avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kersikov.
Kersikov unloads with some shots from mount but Connemara bucks and avoids them well.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Connemara is looking to escape.
Kersikov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Connemara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Connemara tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Connemara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov landing strikes from the mount and Connemara is in trouble!
Kersikov with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Connemara to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov cracks Connemara with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kersikov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Kersikov!
Our winner, Roman Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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