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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vlad Kersikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vlad Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rackham!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rackham throws a counter combo.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Rackham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov lands an overhand right.
Kersikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Rackham does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Kersikov backs off Rackham throws a huge counter combo but Kersikov manages to avoid it all.
Rackham takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rackham wants to clinch.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Rackham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Rackham avoids it.
A nice side step and Rackham releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rackham connects with the punch.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rackham rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kersikov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kersikov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov is pulling down on Rackham's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to keep Rackham in close.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rackham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov advances to half guard.
Kersikov passes to full mount!
Kersikov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rackham is now in Kersikov's guard. A big mistake from Kersikov there, giving up the dominant position!
Kersikov pulls Rackham in close to his closed guard and prevents Rackham from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Rackham is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to control.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Rackham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kersikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Kersikov has control of Rackham's left arm, preventing Rackham from doing any damage.
Rackham stands up and waves to Kersikov to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rackham throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rackham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kersikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rackham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rackham misses with the combination.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Rackham.
Vlad Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rackham.
Rackham throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Jack Rackham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Rackham takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Rackham avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Rackham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rackham takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Rackham sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rackham appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rackham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rackham works Kersikov's body with a nice hook.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Rackham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rackham looks to land a combination. Kersikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rackham throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rackham manages to avoid it.
Jab from Kersikov.
Vlad Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Rackham as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov fakes the leg kick and cracks Rackham in the body.
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!
Rackham blocks the body kick.
Rackham lands a head kick. Kersikov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rackham tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Rackham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov takes a swing at Rackham's ribcage but misses.
Rackham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Rackham.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rackham is out of range.
A jab lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Rackham counters with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rackham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Rackham releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rackham manages to avoid it.
Rackham lands a body shot.
Rackham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rackham was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Rackham connects with a looping right hand.
Kersikov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Vlad Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Rackham moved away.
Rackham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Rackham takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rackham is just out of range.
Rackham loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rackham scores with a three punch combo!
That's four 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!
Kersikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rackham.
Rackham throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Rackham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Rackham.
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.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rackham.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Rackham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rackham is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rackham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rackham throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Rackham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rackham takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Rackham.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Rackham.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Rackham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Rackham.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rackham moves into the clinch.
Rackham can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham trying to land knees to the body.
Kersikov is trying to stall.
Rackham missing with knees to the body.
Rackham gets through Kersikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kersikov trying to stall but Rackham improves his position.
Rackham blocking some punches.
Kersikov blocks an elbow strike.
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Rackham.
Kersikov avoids the elbow strike from Rackham, against the cage.
Kersikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rackham lands a shoulder strike.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Rackham won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rackham throws an elbow but misses.
Rackham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kersikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rackham is defending well for now.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
Rackham blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Jack Rackham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rackham throws an elbow but misses.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Rackham.
Rackham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Rackham manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Rackham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Rackham.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Rackham avoids it.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Rackham.
Rackham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rackham is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kersikov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rackham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rackham.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rackham moves away.
Rackham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rackham takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A leg kick checked by Rackham.
Rackham is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rackham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rackham is just out of range.
Rackham walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rackham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Rackham tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rackham moves into the clinch.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Rackham blocks it.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Rackham misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kersikov tries to work over Rackham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rackham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rackham.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rackham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Rackham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rackham throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Vlad Kersikov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
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.
Rackham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rackham.
Rackham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Rackham throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rackham works the jab nicely.
Rackham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Kersikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rackham.
Rackham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
Rackham moves into the clinch.
Rackham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Rackham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
Rackham can't break the clinch.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham misses with the head strike.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kersikov is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Kersikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Rackham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rackham throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Rackham fails to land with a series of punches.
Rackham throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rackham throws a series of strikes that have Kersikov backpedaling.
Rackham on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rackham is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rackham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Rackham ducks down to avoid it.
Rackham scores with a one two! Kersikov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rackham has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rackham misses with a low kick.
Rackham lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Rackham ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov misses with a two punch combination.
Rackham throws a combination that misses
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Rackham down.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Rackham sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rackham throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Rackham ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Rackham off balance momentarily.
Rackham moves into the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rackham's elbow.
Rackham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Kersikov.
Rackham looking to throw knees to the head but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
Kersikov is leaning against Rackham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rackham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Rackham saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Rackham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Rackham scores with a sloppy right hand. Kersikov should have avoided that one.
Rackham tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Kersikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rackham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Rackham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Rackham throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Rackham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Rackham lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jack Rackham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rackham lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rackham.
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rackham throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Rackham lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Rackham down.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rackham misses with a looping left.
Rackham's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rackham throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Rackham checks it.
Rackham blocks the body kick.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Rackham's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rackham down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Rackham moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Rackham checks it.
Rackham moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rackham moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rackham lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kersikov will feel that in the morning.
Rackham jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Rackham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rackham checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rackham! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Rackham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov tries to keep at a distance but Rackham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kersikov is trying to pull guard but Rackham has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rackham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rackham breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov blocks a leg kick.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Rackham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Rackham's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rackham down.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Rackham feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kersikov's calf.
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rackham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Rackham throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rackham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rackham.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Rackham checks it.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rackham is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rackham avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Rackham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Rackham moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Rackham throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kersikov slips a jab from Rackham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rackham fakes the leg kick and cracks Kersikov in the body.
Kersikov misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Rackham does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Rackham sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Rackham.
Kersikov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rackham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rackham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rackham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rackham doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
Rackham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Rackham is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Rackham.
Rackham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rackham throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Rackham does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Rackham.
I think Rackham 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Rackham!
Jack Rackham is the new middleweight champion!
Jack Rackham thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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