Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 246 Kersikov vs Pinkman 2
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Pinkman misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Pinkman misses its intended target.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pinkman throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Pinkman tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kersikov with a jab.
Pinkman lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinkman lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Pinkman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combo that has Pinkman backing up. Pinkman nods at Kersikov to acknowledge the strikes.
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Pinkman moved out of range.#CL2#
Pinkman has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinkman 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.
Pinkman misses with a straight left.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinkman.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Pinkman manages to avoid it.
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.#T2#
Pinkman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Pinkman slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Pinkman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov doesn't seem phased though.
Nice straight punches there by Pinkman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pinkman.
Pinkman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Pinkman misses.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Pinkman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Pinkman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinkman loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Pinkman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kersikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
A lazy left from Pinkman finds it's target.
Pinkman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dmitri Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Pinkman as he connects with a hook.
Pinkman moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinkman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pinkman throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinkman finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pinkman dips to his left and cracks Kersikov with an uppercut!
Pinkman tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pinkman throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pinkman scores with a punch to the head.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinkman walks into a left hand.
Pinkman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinkman 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.
Pinkman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pinkman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pinkman throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Pinkman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pinkman looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Pinkman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pinkman looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pinkman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kersikov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinkman.
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Pinkman connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Pinkman misses the jab.
Pinkman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinkman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Pinkman moves out of range.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Pinkman feints and as Kersikov raises his hands in defense, Pinkman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Pinkman preventing the sweep.
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Pinkman landing with the ground and pound.
Pinkman trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Pinkman stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov is controlling Pinkman's posture.
Pinkman looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Pinkman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pinkman wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well. #SUB2#
Pinkman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Pinkman controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Pinkman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinkman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman 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!#R3#
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov tests Pinkman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pinkman throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov sizes up Pinkman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pinkman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman misses the jab.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Pinkman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Pinkman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Pinkman missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Pinkman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pinkman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinkman connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Pinkman looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Pinkman 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 Pinkman off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
A jab from Pinkman misses.
Pinkman staying out of range there.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinkman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov throws a hook but Pinkman blocks it.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
enabling Pinkman to counter with a crisp jab.
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. #T3#
Pinkman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Kersikov catches Pinkman right on the button with a cross.
Pinkman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinkman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Pinkman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Pinkman. #T4#
Pinkman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Pinkman moves out of range.
Pinkman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pinkman slips under a jab.
Pinkman throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Pinkman.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Pinkman slips the punch.
Pinkman feints the counter takedown.
Pinkman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman really dominated that round.
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.#R4#
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Pinkman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pinkman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Pinkman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinkman misses with a right hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Pinkman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinkman throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab by Pinkman.#T1#
Pinkman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kersikov momentarily.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
A left lands for Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Pinkman.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Pinkman cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Pinkman lands an overhand right.
Pinkman throws a good cross that connects.
Pinkman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Pinkman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Pinkman.
Pinkman blocks a jab.
Pinkman with the counter takedown but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Pinkman lands a jab.#T3##TD2#
Pinkman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kersikov did well to prevent Pinkman getting side control.
Pinkman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Pinkman keeps him under control.
Pinkman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pinkman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov tries to kick Pinkman off but Pinkman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Pinkman postures up. #SUB2#
Pinkman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pinkman slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kersikov trying to control here.
Pinkman working over Kersikov with some ground and pound. Kersikov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pinkman is taking a breather. Kersikov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Pinkman sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pinkman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Pinkman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dmitri Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinkman throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pinkman slips under a jab.
Pinkman feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Pinkman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov throws a hook but Pinkman avoids it easily.
Pinkman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Jesse Pinkman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pinkman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov. #T1#
Nice shot by Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinkman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pinkman misses with an uppercut.
Pinkman lands with a cross.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.#T2#
Pinkman lands a lovely overhand right.
A left lands for Pinkman.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A counter left hand to the body from Kersikov misses its target.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Pinkman's shoulder, as Pinkman tries to avoid the shot.
Pinkman throws out a powerful jab.
Pinkman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Pinkman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kersikov defends it well.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Pinkman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov doesn't seem phased though.
Pinkman lands a nice shot that snaps Kersikov's head back.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov lands a head kick!
Pinkman throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Pinkman is rocked!#T4#
Pinkman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Pinkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Donk. Pinkman catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
Pinkman misses with a straight left.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Pinkman moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Pinkman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pinkman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Jesse Pinkman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DMMA 236 Kersikov vs Fisher
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Fisher misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Fisher moved out of range.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fisher throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov scores with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Fisher ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fisher.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
A good leg kick by Fisher. #T1#
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Fisher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Fisher blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Fisher misses.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Fisher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fisher just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Fisher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fisher doesn't seem bothered though.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fisher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Fisher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Fisher like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Fisher from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Kersikov!
Dmitri Kersikov retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Dmitri Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 229 Pinkman vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pinkman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kersikov on the side of the head.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Pinkman avoids it with no problem.
Pinkman loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Pinkman counters with a shoot takedown. Kersikov fights it but they end up in guard.
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Pinkman trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pinkman controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kersikov pulls Pinkman in close to prevent any damage.
Pinkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov wants to stand but Pinkman is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pinkman lands with a right hand.
Pinkman misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
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 goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kersikov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pinkman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws a hook but Pinkman blocks it.#T2#
Pinkman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Pinkman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pinkman counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Pinkman counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Pinkman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Pinkman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pinkman is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Kersikov is staying active underneath Pinkman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov has his hands clasped together around Pinkman's back. He's all about the action.
Well, if Pinkman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Pinkman is very close to passing his half guard.
Pinkman trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Pinkman not doing much here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Pinkman seems to be looking for submissions.
Kersikov is not content to let Pinkman control the position.
Kersikov is looking to control Pinkman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Pinkman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kersikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pinkman.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pinkman is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Pinkman.
Kersikov defending well as Pinkman loads up on a big left hand.
Jesse Pinkman is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Pinkman misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Pinkman throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pinkman really felt that one!
Pinkman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Pinkman steps away.
A cross from Kersikov lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
Pinkman's corner calls for a 1-2. Pinkman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kersikov misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Good exchange - Pinkman coming out on top.
Pinkman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
A bone on bone clash there as Pinkman blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov unleashes a big counter combination but Pinkman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pinkman sizes up Kersikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Pinkman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pinkman is in Kersikov's guard.
Pinkman won't allow Kersikov to get back to his feet.
Pinkman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Kersikov is pulling down on Pinkman's head to control his posture.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jesse Pinkman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Kersikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pinkman defends it easily.
Pinkman looking to pass the guard.
Pinkman trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Pinkman passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Pinkman is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kersikov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kersikov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SU2#
Kersikov stands up and beckons Pinkman to his feet.
Dmitri Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Pinkman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pinkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinkman looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Pinkman moved away.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Pinkman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Pinkman throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinkman avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
Pinkman fails with the takedown.
Pinkman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinkman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Pinkman blocks a low kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Pinkman throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Pinkman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pinkman loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Pinkman misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinkman lands with an uppercut that bounces Kersikov off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinkman misses the target.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pinkman throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pinkman misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.#T1#
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pinkman scores with a decent looking hook.
Pinkman lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Pinkman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Pinkman misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kersikov misses with a wild combination.
Pinkman is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Pinkman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Pinkman missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Pinkman avoids it with no problem.
Pinkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Pinkman misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinkman's corner calls for a 1-2. Pinkman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinkman misses with a hook.#TD#
Pinkman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Pinkman is controlling well. #T3#
Pinkman trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
Pinkman is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully.
Pinkman looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Pinkman postures up.
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pinkman passes Kersikov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pinkman trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Pinkman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov trying to control but Pinkman postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Pinkman seems to be looking for submissions.
Pinkman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman clearly takes that round.
That's time! Pinkman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Pinkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pinkman misses the jab.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pinkman, as that shot connected.
Pinkman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kersikov.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Pinkman misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Dmitri Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Pinkman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pinkman throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinkman lands with a cross.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Pinkman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Pinkman steps away.
Pinkman missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinkman works the jab nicely.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Pinkman jumps back.#T2#
Pinkman connects with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinkman misses with a body shot.
Pinkman misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov walks into a straight right hand from Pinkman.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov throws a hook but Pinkman blocks it.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pinkman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pinkman lands an overhand right.#T3#
Pinkman throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Pinkman cracks Kersikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pinkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pinkman with a body shot.
Pinkman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Pinkman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
A shot to the liver by Pinkman. Beautiful body shot.
Pinkman misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pinkman.#T4#
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Pinkman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pinkman misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Pinkman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinkman.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pinkman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Pinkman misses.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pinkman throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman had his way with Dmitri Kersikov in that round.
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!#R5#
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pinkman lands a jab to the head.
Pinkman throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Pinkman. Pinkman gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinkman looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pinkman lands with a shot to the body.
Jesse Pinkman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pinkman, as that shot connected. #T1#
Pinkman scores with a sloppy right hand. Kersikov should have avoided that one.
Pinkman misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pinkman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Pinkman avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pinkman's hands.
Pinkman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pinkman.
A nice combination there by Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Pinkman throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Kersikov counters with a crisp one two that drops Pinkman! Kersikov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pinkman to his feet! Pinkman is in big trouble!#ROC2#Pinkman is rocked!
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!
Pinkman drops his hands for a split second and Kersikov immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Pinkman face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Kersikov follows up with a right hand that knocks Pinkman into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dmitri Kersikov!
Dmitri Kersikov is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dmitri Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 222 Roos vs Widenose
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Krenakore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krenakore throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
Krenakore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Krenakore throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Mengrire Krenakore has been cut.
Krenakore misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krenakore scores with a shot to the body.
Krenakore misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krenakore to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krenakore's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Krenakore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Kersikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krenakore.
The fighters circling - Krenakore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krenakore misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krenakore! But no joy.
Krenakore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krenakore's head.#ROC#Krenakore is rocked!
A combination from Krenakore does no damage.
Krenakore is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
Krenakore just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krenakore.
Krenakore tries to get into range but Kersikov steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Krenakore! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kersikov scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitri Kersikov!
An out of breath Dmitri Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 213 Roos vs Distefano
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Zhao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kersikov throws a jab when Zhao was well out of range.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Zhao's leg. Zhao is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Kersikov's head coaches at KFA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Zhao misses with a left hand
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Zhao moves out of range easily.
Zhao slips under a jab.#CL2#
Zhao gets a clinch.
Zhao taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands. #BC#
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Zhao misses with the combination. #T1#
Zhao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zhao throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Zhao off the cage and back into range.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhao feints a counter leg kick.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zhao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Zhao misses.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Zhao moves out of range easily.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Kersikov misses with a body punch
and Zhao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Zhao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Zhao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Zhao.
Zhao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Zhao moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Zhao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Kersikov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Zhao moved away.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov sets himself, and Zhao steps forward looking for the clinch! Kersikov avoids it this time.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zhao looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Zhao lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zhao connects with a crisp jab.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Zhao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zhao misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhao wants to counter with a clinch but Kersikov pushes him away.
Zhao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Zhao slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov motions for Zhao to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov backing away here, and Zhao unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zhao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zhao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Zhao moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Zhao takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jian Zhao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov is looking to slow Zhao down with leg kicks.
Zhao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Kersikov misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Zhao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick lands for Zhao.
Zhao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zhao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zhao misses the jab.
A punch combination from Kersikov misses.
Zhao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Dmitri Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Zhao. #BC#
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Zhao moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Zhao checks a leg kick nicely.
Zhao misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dmitri Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Zhao moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.#T2#
Zhao misses with a hook.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zhao moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zhao tries a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov is wise to it.
Zhao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zhao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Zhao down.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Zhao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the body
and Zhao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Zhao moved away.#T3#
Kersikov tries to bum rush Zhao with a series of wild strikes but Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
Kersikov moves out of range as Zhao strikes.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Zhao.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Zhao.
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Zhao moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zhao to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Zhao's knee but Zhao avoids it well. #T4#
Zhao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kersikov.
A counter left hand to the body from Kersikov misses its target.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhao throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Zhao to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zhao checks a leg kick nicely.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Zhao misses.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhao.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Kersikov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zhao swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Zhao swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Zhao throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Zhao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zhao throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Zhao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Zhao.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Zhao blocks the low kick.#T1#
Zhao with the inside leg kick.
Zhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Zhao.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Zhao avoids it.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhao throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhao checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Zhao is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov. #T2#
Zhao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Zhao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Zhao misses.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Zhao avoids it.
Kersikov is looking to slow Zhao down with leg kicks.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Zhao moves out of range easily.
Zhao throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Zhao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zhao.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov. #T3#
Kersikov defending well as Zhao loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhao can do to turn this around?
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Zhao's belly button to the back.
Zhao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Zhao moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhao.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zhao slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov jabs at Zhao's body.
Zhao misses with a straight left. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Zhao throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhao unleashes a big counter combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao closes the distance but Kersikov moves to the side
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.#CUT#It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
Zhao misses with a hook.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Zhao saw that one coming.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Kersikov!
A relieved looking Dmitri 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.

Event: DMMA 204 Klimenko vs Johnson
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Joshy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshy.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Joshy digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Joshy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kersikov.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Joshy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
That kick from Joshy tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Joshy's body.
Joshy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Joshy.
A big right from Kersikov misses. #T1#
Joshy misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Joshy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joshy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joshy misses with a left hand
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Kersikov's head coaches at KFA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joshy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Bam Bam Joshy has been cut.
Joshy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Joshy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov has time to react.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Joshy counters with a nice leg kick.
Joshy misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Joshy manages to avoid it.#T2#
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joshy. Joshy obviously looking to wear him down.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Joshy manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joshy misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov throws a counter high kick but Joshy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Joshy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
Bam Bam Joshy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Joshy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joshy takes one to the side of the head.
Joshy missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
Joshy misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Joshy.
A big right from Joshy misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Joshy swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Joshy moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov throws a hook but Joshy avoids it easily.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. #T4#
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Joshy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Joshy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Joshy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joshy misses with a hook
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Joshy.
Joshy misses with a left hand
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kersikov momentarily.
Joshy swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Joshy off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Kersikov follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Joshy was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dmitri Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Dmitri Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 196 Outback vs Klimenko
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aubrey Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant lands a front kick.
Grant connects with the punch.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant's corner calls for a 1-2. Grant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Grant sees coming a mile off.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Grant's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grant throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Grant. Beautiful body shot.
Kersikov jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grant throws out a powerful jab.
Grant 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.
Grant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Grant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov lands a really nice looking cross but Grant seems unphased.
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Kersikov throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grant.
Grant throws a front kick that sends Kersikov stumbling back into the cage.
Grant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Grant takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grant connects with a looping right hand.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant tried to counter with a leg kick but Kersikov avoided it.
Kersikov checks a leg kick. #T3#
Grant lands with a nice combination. Kersikov backs away looking to recover.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant connects with a jab.
Kersikov moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Grant throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Grant sets himself, and Kersikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Grant avoids it this time.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Kersikov.
Grant blocks a jab.
Grant is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Grant throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Grant throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.#T4##CL2#
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches.
Grant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right hand to the body from Grant.
Grant blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
Grant displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kersikov up against the cage.
Grant taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Grant for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Grant has Kersikov pressed against the cage.
Grant misses with some punches.
Grant being controlled against the cage.
Kersikov lands a body punch.
Grant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kersikov tries to work over Grant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aubrey Grant dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Grant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kersikov catches Grant with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
A jab lands there for Grant.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
Grant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Grant.#CL2#
Kersikov closes the distance and clinches.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Grant blocks it. #BC#
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grant connects with a solid leg kick.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Kersikov.
Grant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Dmitri Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Grant.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov tries to clinch up.
Grant throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kersikov cracks Grant with a good jab.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aubrey Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Grant thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Grant.
Grant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Grant is out of range.
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Grant thumps Kersikov with a low kick.#CL2#
Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov slowing the pace effectively.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant feints a jab promting Kersikov to slip. Grant then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kersikov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.#T3#
A slow jab from Grant misses its intended target.
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Grant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
A leg kick checked by Grant.
Grant checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Grant should have avoided that one.
Grant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kersikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grant - the referee stops the clock and Kersikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grant. Kersikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
Grant clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but Kersikov seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Grant tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov has Grant pressed against the cage.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Grant unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grant displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kersikov up against the cage.
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 Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Grant drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov throws a nice head kick!
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
Grant connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Kersikov forces Grant back against the cage and clinches.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grant tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Grant displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kersikov up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant is trying to maintain a safe position but Kersikov gets an underhook and turns Grant into the cage.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grant tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Grant.
Kersikov stalling.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Grant.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grant as Kersikov tries to tie him up.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kersikov as Grant tries to tie him up.
Kersikov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kersikov pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant tries to stall but Kersikov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grant crunches a lovely knee into Kersikov's ribcage.#T3#
Grant working aggressively here.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov trying to control the position but instead, Grant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kersikov into the cage.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov misses with a knee to the head.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
Grant tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov pushes off an throws an elbow but Grant leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
Grant takes a shot to the head.
Grant blocking some punches.
Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow. #T4#
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Grant misses with some punches.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grant.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov stalling against the cage.
Grant takes a shot to the head.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Grant.
Kersikov digs a right hand underneath Grant's ribcage. Grant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant.
A nice left hand lands by Grant.
Grant stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kersikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grant 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aubrey Grant!
After winning the bout, Aubrey Grant thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 178 Pinks vs Zimmerman
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Abarai misses.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Abarai misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Renji Abarai has been cut.
Abarai throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abarai.
Abarai lands a high kick!
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abarai throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Abarai misses with a hook.
We've been told by Abarai's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.#T1#
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abarai misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abarai's knee momentarily.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Abarai misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abarai tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abarai lands a body shot.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
Abarai throws a lazy head kick
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Abarai scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Abarai 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov walks into a left hand.
Abarai throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Abarai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Abarai misses with a shot to the body
and Abarai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abarai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Abarai counters with a straight right hand.
Abarai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Abarai counters with a thumping low kick.
Abarai throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Abarai counters with a stiff right hand.
Abarai thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abarai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Abarai throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abarai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Abarai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kersikov.
Abarai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#Renji Abarai's cut is getting worse.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Abarai throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov moves forwards but Abarai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Abarai throws a nice inside leg 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.
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov throws a big counter head kick but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abarai.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Abarai finds it's way through Kersikov's defenses.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Abarai throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abarai.
A low kick from Abarai misses
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Abarai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abarai counters with a thumping low kick.
Dmitri Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Abarai lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai misses with a head kick.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
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!
Abarai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it #KD2#
and Kersikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Abarai toppling to the canvas! Abarai scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov finish him?!#ROC2#Abarai is rocked!#CUT2#Renji Abarai's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kersikov cracks Abarai with a left hook right on the temple and Abarai goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Kersikov lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Abarai is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitri Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Dmitri Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 166 Harakka vs Hall 2
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Grant misses with a left hand
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grant throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Grant only half commits.
Kersikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
We've been told by Grant's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kersikov swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Grant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kersikov throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Kersikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grant will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kersikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Grant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!#CL2#
Kersikov pushes Grant up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch but Grant improves position.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kersikov as the two fighters clinch.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kersikov.
Grant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Kersikov is leaning against Grant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kersikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to 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!
Kersikov blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grant.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Kersikov trying to control the position but instead, Grant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kersikov into the cage.
Grant blocking some punches.
Grant working aggressively here.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Grant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Grant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grant unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kersikov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov. #T3#
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Grant's head.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grant as Kersikov tries to tie him up.
Grant putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kersikov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Grant misses with some punches.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside. #T4#
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kersikov.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grant is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike.
Grant landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kersikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Kersikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kersikov clobbers Grant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov tries to clinch
and Grant counters with a one-two to the body.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov.
Grant tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Grant.
Grant throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Grant throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov tries to clinch
and Grant makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kersikov really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Grant checks it.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Grant.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Grant. #CL2#
Kersikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Grant.
Kersikov gets through Grant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
A short right from Grant.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grant obliges.
Grant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Grant misses with the head strike.
Grant scores with a shoulder strike.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Grant blocking some punches.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Kersikov pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Grant missing with knees to the body.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Grant misses with a knee to the head.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kersikov.
Grant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Kersikov slowing the pace effectively.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Grant misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov is working Grant over against the cage.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
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!
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grant fails to land.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grant lands a good knee to the midsection. Kersikov won't want to take too many of those.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Grant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Grant.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Grant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kersikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aubrey Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Grant misses with some punches.
Kersikov tries to stall but Grant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Grant blocks it.
Kersikov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Kersikov.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Kersikov.
Kersikov is working Grant over against the cage.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Grant tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Grant back against the cage. #T2#
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Grant lands a good knee to the midsection. Kersikov won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kersikov trying to stall but Grant improves his position.
Grant misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Kersikov is working Grant over against the cage.
Grant working aggressively here.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kersikov is pushing Grant up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Grant prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grant.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kersikov - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grant misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kersikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Grant on the inside.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grant missing with knees to the body.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Grant backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 161 Magrath vs Mac Airt
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Kersikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Jackson throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Jackson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Jackson misses. #T2#
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Kersikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Skippy Jackson has been cut.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kersikov throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Kersikov throws a counter high kick but Jackson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson connects with the punch.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kersikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skippy Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skippy Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jackson with a hook.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson lands a jab.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jackson lands a jab.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skippy Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Jackson misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Jackson throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Skippy Jackson's cut even more.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kersikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Kersikov with an uppercut!
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Jackson misses the jab.
Skippy Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Skippy Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kersikov off the cage and back into range.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
A big left from Jackson misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skippy Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Skippy Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kersikov moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Jackson misses the body punch
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.#CUT#The cut above Skippy Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a leg kick.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Dmitri Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Kersikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kersikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
A cross from Jackson lands.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a leg kick #KD#
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jackson! Kersikov lets Jackson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Kersikov is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Jackson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jackson is out cold! Kersikov holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitri Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Dmitri Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XIV
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
That kick from O Malley tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sean O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov cracks O Malley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
O Malley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
O Malley connects with a crisp jab.
O Malley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Malley misses with a looping left.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
A good leg kick by O Malley.
O Malley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
O Malley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Malley.
Kersikov lands an overhand right.
O Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Malley throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Malley thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Dmitri Kersikov has been cut.
O Malley misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.#T1#
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
O Malley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Malley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that O Malley was not able to check.
O Malley swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses.
O Malley throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from O Malley with a body shot.
The fighters circling - O Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Malley throws a combination. Kersikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by O Malley.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands with a hook. O Malley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from O Malley misses.
Kersikov thuds his right hand into O Malley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
O Malley wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as O Malley blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
O Malley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from O Malley finds it's way through Kersikov's defenses.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. O Malley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from O Malley misses the target.
O Malley moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
O Malley tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
O Malley throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kersikov misses.
O Malley throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Malley slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Malley.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from O Malley.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but O Malley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.#T3#
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Malley misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but O Malley avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Malley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
O Malley misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! O Malley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. O Malley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
O Malley misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Malley scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov blocks a jab.#T4#
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from O Malley misses.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
O Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Malley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Malley misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov moves out of range as O Malley strikes.
O Malley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Kersikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Malley throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Malley.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but O Malley avoids it with no problem.
O Malley throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Malley misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind O Malley 's knee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sean O Malley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dmitri Kersikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kersikov moves away from the strike by O Malley.
O Malley backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
O Malley checks a leg kick nicely.
Sean O Malley is winning the standup battle so far.
O Malley swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
O Malley throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
A big left from O Malley misses.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
O Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but O Malley is wise to it.
O Malley 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.
O Malley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kersikov in his tracks.
O Malley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from O Malley.
O Malley lands a high kick! #ROC#Kersikov is rocked!
O Malley lands a big head kick that sends Kersikov to the canvas! O Malley follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean O Malley!
Sean O Malley got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: DMMA 149 Kersikov vs Abarai 2
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Abarai.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Abarai moved out of range.
Abarai checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Abarai manages to avoid it.
Kersikov defending well as Abarai loads up on a big left hand.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.
Abarai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Abarai works the jab nicely.
Abarai throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Abarai misses.
A clash of legs there as Abarai blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abarai.
Abarai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abarai's sensitive parts.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Abarai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov slips a jab from Abarai.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Abarai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Abarai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Abarai lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Abarai.#T2#
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Abarai slips a jab from Kersikov.
Abarai sizes up Kersikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kersikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abarai slips a jab from Kersikov.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abarai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kersikov back to the cage. Abarai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Abarai moves out of range easily.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abarai.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Abarai.
Abarai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Abarai misses with a straight left.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.#T3#
Abarai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Abarai misses the jab.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Abarai scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Abarai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abarai finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Abarai's knee but Abarai avoids it well.
Abarai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kersikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Abarai misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Abarai down.
Kersikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Abarai swinging wildly here.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Abarai misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Abarai punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Abarai scores with a body shot.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Abarai looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abarai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Kersikov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abarai. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.
Kersikov walks into a straight right hand from Abarai.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abarai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Abarai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Abarai sizes up Kersikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Abarai lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
Abarai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Abarai should have avoided that one.
Abarai misses with a straight left.
Kersikov motions for Abarai to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abarai throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Abarai misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Abarai misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
Abarai digs a good hook to Kersikov's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Abarai misses. #T1#
Kersikov cracks Abarai with an open hand slap.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Abarai's head.
Abarai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abarai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Abarai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Renji Abarai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Abarai as he checks the leg kick.
Abarai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
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.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Abarai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abarai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Abarai connects with a crisp jab.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Abarai.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abarai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
A big right from Kersikov misses. #T2#
Abarai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai lands with a cross.
Kersikov thumps Abarai with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kersikov duly obliges.
Abarai throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Abarai.
Abarai blocks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Abarai. Those never looked like landing.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Abarai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abarai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kersikov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Abarai walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
Abarai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abarai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov 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 Abarai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abarai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abarai! But no joy.#T3#
Abarai moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abarai's knee momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Kersikov is looking for a counter combo.
Abarai throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Abarai misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Kersikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abarai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kersikov cracks Abarai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.
Abarai cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Abarai is just out of range.#T4#
Kersikov throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Abarai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abarai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abarai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Abarai jumps back.
Abarai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Abarai.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Abarai's shoulder, as Abarai tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to bum rush Abarai with a series of wild strikes but Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abarai lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abarai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Renji Abarai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Abarai clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abarai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abarai scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Abarai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Abarai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abarai looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abarai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kersikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Abarai's head.
Abarai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abarai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Abarai lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abarai.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.#T1#
Abarai lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
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.
Abarai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abarai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kersikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Abarai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Abarai down.
Abarai moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Abarai misses the jab.
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Abarai with a nice cross.
Kersikov moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Abarai does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Abarai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai takes one on the button.
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Abarai blocks the body kick.
Abarai throws a counter combo.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Abarai.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Abarai wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Abarai didn't see that one coming.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Abarai punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick lands for Abarai.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Abarai lands a lovely overhand right.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Abarai.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Abarai had a free shot at his head there.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Abarai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abarai lands a head shot.
Abarai misses the jab.
Kersikov tests Abarai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abarai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Abarai's leg but Abarai calmly moves out of range.
Abarai throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 misses with a low kick. #T4#
Abarai throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abarai scores with a shot to the body.
Abarai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Abarai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abarai blocks a leg kick.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai misses with a body punch
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Abarai.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Abarai.
Abarai catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
A leg kick checked by Abarai.
Abarai slips a jab from Kersikov.
Abarai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
Abarai throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Abarai throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Abarai takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov moves out of range as Abarai throws a body kick.
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Abarai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kersikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Abarai.
Abarai throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Kersikov misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Abarai checks the leg kick.
Abarai tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Abarai throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Abarai swinging wildly here.
Kersikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Abarai just manages to avoid it.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov 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 Abarai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abarai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice side step and Abarai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kersikov lands with a hook. Abarai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Abarai throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov fakes the leg kick and cracks Abarai in the body.
Abarai darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai staying out of range there.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Abarai blocks a low kick nicely.
Abarai with a nice cross.
Abarai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A low kick from Abarai is predictable there
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Abarai throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Abarai avoided it.
Abarai lands a nice looking body shot.
Abarai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Abarai avoids it well.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Abarai misses with a leg kick
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Abarai lands with a cross.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Abarai misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Abarai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Abarai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kersikov moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Abarai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abarai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abarai throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Abarai throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Abarai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abarai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abarai defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kersikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abarai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov thumps Abarai with a low kick.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dmitri Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Abarai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kersikov.
Abarai misses with the combination.
Kersikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abarai.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Abarai throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Abarai works Kersikov's body with a nice hook.
Abarai thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Abarai lands an overhand right.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abarai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Abarai misses with a looping right.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Abarai's head.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Abarai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Kersikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Abarai avoided it.
Abarai wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov tests Abarai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abarai looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Dmitri Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Abarai saw it coming and moves away.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov slips a jab from Abarai.
Abarai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through Abarai's defenses.
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abarai misses with a body kick.
Abarai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov. #T3#
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abarai moves away.
Abarai tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
Abarai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Abarai connects with a crisp jab.
Abarai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
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!
Abarai throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Abarai scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Abarai scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Abarai.
Abarai throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Renji Abarai has been cut.
Abarai connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Abarai throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abarai.
Abarai checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some bone on bone action there as Abarai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abarai throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renji Abarai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abarai 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Renji Abarai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 132 Abarai vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Abarai wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abarai takes one on the button.
Abarai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Abarai 's knee.
Abarai looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Abarai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abarai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abarai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Abarai steps away.
Abarai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kersikov motions for Abarai to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Abarai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov wants to slow Abarai down by chopping away at his legs.
Abarai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Abarai misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abarai.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Abarai misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Abarai misses
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Abarai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Abarai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Abarai misses with a hook.
Abarai lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
A left lands for Kersikov.#T2#
Abarai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Abarai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Abarai.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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.
A low kick lands for Abarai.
Abarai misses with a body shot
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Abarai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Abarai misses with a leg kick.
Abarai misses the body punch
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Abarai checks a leg kick.
Abarai misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Abarai.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Abarai is wise to it.#T3#
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abarai.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Abarai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abarai checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Abarai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
Abarai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abarai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abarai is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Abarai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abarai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Abarai misses.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Abarai. #T4#
Abarai is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Abarai.
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A bone on bone clash there as Abarai blocks the leg kick.
Abarai throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Abarai throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A left lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov motions for Abarai to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Kersikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
An inside leg kick from Abarai misses.
Abarai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Abarai with an uppercut!
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Abarai lands a jab to the nose.
Abarai takes one to the chin there.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Kersikov throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Abarai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Abarai off balance momentarily.
Abarai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Abarai.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Abarai walks into a left hand.
Kersikov is looking to slow Abarai down with leg kicks.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Abarai throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Abarai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abarai lands a glancing blow to the side of Kersikov's head.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Abarai moved away.
Abarai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abarai.
Abarai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
Abarai swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Abarai moved out of range nicely.
Abarai checks the leg kick.
Abarai takes one on the button.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Abarai jumps back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abarai 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 scoring well with a low kick there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Abarai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Abarai saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abarai on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Abarai down.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good shot there by Kersikov.#T3#
Abarai checks the leg kick.
Abarai throws out a powerful jab.
Abarai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abarai digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Abarai lands a right hook to the body.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Abarai misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Abarai backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Abarai scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Abarai.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Abarai.
Abarai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Abarai misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Abarai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kersikov motions for Abarai to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Abarai.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abarai.
Abarai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abarai scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Abarai.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov 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 Abarai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abarai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abarai walks into a left hand.
Abarai misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Good work by Abarai as he checks the leg kick.
Abarai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abarai can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dmitri Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A jab lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai misses with a leg kick.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Abarai scores with a nice right hand.
Abarai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kersikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abarai is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Abarai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abarai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abarai misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Abarai steps away.#T1#
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Abarai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai misses with a leg kick.
Abarai cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abarai's sensitive parts.
Kersikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Abarai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Abarai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abarai tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abarai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Abarai settles back down. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abarai misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abarai.
Abarai is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abarai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai checks a leg kick nicely.
Abarai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov has time to react.
Abarai checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Abarai throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abarai's head backwards.
Abarai misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abarai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Abarai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
Abarai connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by Abarai.
Abarai thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Abarai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Abarai. That snapped Kersikov's head back.
Abarai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abarai tried to score with a low kick but Kersikov checks it.
Abarai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abarai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov just manages to avoid it.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Abarai slips the punch.
Abarai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.
Abarai moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it. #T4#
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Abarai.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abarai.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Abarai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Abarai tries to land a leg kick but Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Kersikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Kersikov is looking to chop away at Abarai's legs.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai lands a jab.
Abarai looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Renji Abarai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Abarai lands a head shot.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Abarai.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Abarai's knee but Abarai avoids it well.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands the left hand.
Abarai scores with a sloppy right hand. Kersikov should have avoided that one.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Abarai.
Abarai throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Abarai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Abarai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Abarai walks into a left hand.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Abarai should have avoided that one. #T1#
Abarai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Abarai throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abarai.
Abarai throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abarai.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Abarai should have avoided that one.
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.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Abarai down.
Abarai blocks a jab.
A jab from Abarai misses.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Good leg kick by Abarai.
Kersikov scores with a nice head shot.
Abarai misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Abarai blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
Abarai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov unleashes a big counter combination but Abarai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abarai lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Abarai's leg. Abarai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abarai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Kersikov moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abarai. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab.
Abarai checks a leg kick nicely.
Abarai misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov lands an overhand right.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A clash of legs there as Abarai blocks the low kick.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abarai misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abarai.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Abarai's shoulder, as Abarai tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abarai backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Abarai misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Abarai throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Abarai.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abarai.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Abarai is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hook but Abarai avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Kersikov dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abarai is out of range.
Abarai lands a nice shot that snaps Kersikov's head back.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Abarai is out of range.
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Abarai avoids it well.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A bone on bone clash there as Abarai blocks the leg kick.
Abarai connects with a leg kick.
Abarai tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abarai's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Abarai checks it.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abarai 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.#T1#
Abarai throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Abarai is out of range.
Abarai checks a leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abarai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Abarai misses with a body punch
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Abarai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Abarai misses.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Kersikov moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarai needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Abarai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Abarai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abarai throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Abarai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
A cross from Kersikov lands.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Abarai ducked under it nicely.
Abarai takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abarai misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abarai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abarai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Abarai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Abarai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
A swing and a miss from Abarai.
Abarai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kersikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kersikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov lunges at Abarai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abarai's hand.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abarai throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
Abarai lands an overhand right.#T4#
Abarai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Abarai connects with a single shot there.
Abarai throws a leg kick
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Abarai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Abarai throws a lazy uppercut
and Abarai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abarai throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Kersikov!
Dmitri Kersikov is the new featherweight champion!
Dmitri Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 125 Kaupens vs Polus
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Munga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aum Munga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Munga throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Munga misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Munga connects with a solid leg kick.
Munga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck for Munga with that takedown attempt.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Aum Munga has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munga misses with a straight right.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Munga throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a quick counter head kick but Munga was just out of range.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munga moves away.
Munga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Munga swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Munga.
Kersikov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov.#KD#
Kersikov lands a big head kick that sends Munga tumbling to the mat! Kersikov takes a step backwards and waves Munga back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Munga is rocked!
Kersikov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munga missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munga is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
Munga loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
It looked like Kersikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Munga seems to have recovered his senses.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Munga.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Munga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dmitri Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aum Munga.
Munga throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Munga just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKersikov.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.#T2#
Munga lands with a cross.
Munga lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.
Munga looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Munga misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dmitri Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Munga.
Munga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Munga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kersikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Munga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Munga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Munga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Aum Munga's cut even more.
Munga shoots in looking for a takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl out of it but Munga 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. #T3#
Munga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Munga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Munga throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Munga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Munga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Munga looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Munga cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Munga.
Munga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munga swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Munga shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kersikov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Kersikov pushes Munga off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Munga throws a body shot but no joy.
Munga throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munga misses with the combination.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Munga misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Munga misses with a left hand #KD#
and Kersikov counters with a head kick that drops Munga to the mat! Munga scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#CUT#The cut above Aum Munga's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Munga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Munga catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munga swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#Aum Munga's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Munga throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right that sends Munga to the canvas! Kersikov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Kersikov!
An out of breath Dmitri Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 117 Costeau vs Polus
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Nadadora misses.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Nadadora tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Nadadora has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kersikov.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Kersikov forces Nadadora back against the cage and clinches.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Nadadora looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nadadora throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov effectively controlling the action here.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadadora.
Nadadora is trying to force a seperation but Kersikov has the dominant position.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov keeps control of Nadadora as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kersikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nadadora blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Nadadora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Nadadora rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nadadora blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Nadadora wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nadadora is trying to break free.
Nadadora working aggressively here.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kersikov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kersikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nadadora's efforts to push away.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Nadadora working hard to break the clinch.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nadadora misses with the head strike.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Nadadora wants to break free but Kersikov has control.
Nadadora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nadadora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nadadora wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nadadora tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Nadadora back against the cage.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Nadadora wants to get back to striking at distance but Kersikov won't allow it.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nadadora is trying to break free.
Nadadora is leaning against Kersikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nadadora is looking to break free of the clinch but Kersikov has double underhooks.
Nadadora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Nadadora.
Kersikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nadadora's efforts to push away.
Come on Kersikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Nadadora is trying to force a seperation but Kersikov has the dominant position.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nadadora blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Nadadora has had enough of the clinch but Kersikov keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Nadadora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nadadora misses with a two punch combination.
Nadadora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kersikov.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Nadadora's leg. Nadadora is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nadadora lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Nadadora.
Nadadora fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nadadora has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.#T4#
Nadadora scores with a three punch combo!
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nadadora is just out of range.
It seemed like Nadadora was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nadadora has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nadadora scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Dmitri Kersikov has been cut.
Nadadora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nadadora throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.
Nadadora's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Nadadora's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nadadora down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Nadadora down. #CL2#
Nadadora clinches up against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadadora.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Nadadora is trying to push Kersikov away but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitri 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.#R2#
Nadadora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Kersikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
Nadadora throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.
Rapido Nadadora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadadora on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kersikov is looking to wear down Nadadora with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nadadora lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nadadora.
Kersikov takes one on the button.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Nadadora acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Kersikov. Those never looked like landing.
Kersikov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nadadora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Nadadora was not able to check.
Nadadora misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov is looking to counter the offense by Nadadora and move into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Kersikov.
Nadadora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Kersikov counters by clinching up.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kersikov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1#
A short right from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov lands a left hand.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nadadora can do to turn this around?
Nadadora working aggressively here.
Kersikov is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Nadadora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nadadora has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Nadadora down.
Nadadora looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Nadadora moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov.
Nadadora drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nadadora looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
As Nadadora tries to get set, Kersikov tries to push him back and clinch up but Nadadora manages to avoid the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Nadadora takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nadadora is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it.
Kersikov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nadadora.
Nadadora loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.#T2#
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Nadadora moves out of range.
Nadadora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Nadadora's head.
Nadadora misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nadadora crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and Nadadora gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kersikov. Nadadora manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nadadora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kersikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Kersikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kersikov. #T3#
Nadadora is trying to break free.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nadadora backwards.
Kersikov pushes Nadadora back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Kersikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nadadora wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nadadora is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nadadora takes a shot to the head.
Nadadora tries to circle away but Kersikov has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
Nadadora looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Nadadora's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dmitri Kersikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Nadadora fails to land.
The referee calls for Kersikov to work.
Kersikov pushes Nadadora back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Nadadora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nadadora's head backwards.#T4#
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nadadora misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters with a nice body kick.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Nadadora's front leg but catches the back leg as Nadadora tries to avoid it.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Nadadora acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Nadadora's belly button to the back.
A left lands for Kersikov.
Nadadora stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that Kersikov avoids nicely.
Rapido Nadadora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nadadora lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nadadora stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Kersikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Nadadora blocks it.
Kersikov digs a right hand underneath Nadadora's ribcage. Nadadora let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Kersikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dmitri Kersikov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nadadora on the side of the head.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nadadora takes one on the button.
A big right from Nadadora misses.
Dmitri Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Nadadora moves out of range.
Nadadora misses with a body shot.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nadadora's sensitive parts.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Nadadora takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nadadora misses with a series of wild punches.
Nadadora misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nadadora.
Nadadora throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nadadora under the eye.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nadadora has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kersikov.
Nadadora misses with a wild combination.
Nadadora tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nadadora takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nadadora just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nadadora takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Nadadora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Rapido Nadadora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nadadora has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nadadora's sensitive parts.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Nadadora knows he should have avoided that one.
Nadadora misses with a two punch combination.
Kersikov works Nadadora's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Kersikov clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Nadadora takes a shot to the head.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nadadora backwards.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov prevents Nadadora from breaking the clinch.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Nadadora backwards.
Nadadora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Nadadora wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kersikov pushes Nadadora back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Kersikov. #ROC#Nadadora is rocked!
Kersikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nadadora up against the cage.
Nadadora is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
Kersikov stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Nadadora seems to have recovered his senses.
Nadadora wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Nadadora blocks it.
Kersikov gets through Nadadora's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nadadora blocking some punches.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nadadora wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Nadadora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov blocking some punches. #T4#
Nadadora misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov has Nadadora pressed against the cage, preventing Nadadora from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Nadadora wants to get back to striking at distance but Kersikov won't allow it.
Come on Kersikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nadadora looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 98: Kersikov vs Hightower
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been hearing reports that Dall Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dall Jr tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kersikov with a nice calf kick.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Dall Jr moves away and avoids it.
Dall Jr throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
enabling Dall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall Jr misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dall Jr on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Dall Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dall Jr scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Dall Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kersikov, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Kersikov digs a right hand into Dall Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall Jr's gas tank.
Dall Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dall Jr prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Dall Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kersikov smiles and moves away.
Dall Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Dall Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Dall Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dall Jr checks it well.
Dall Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kersikov manages to circle out of the way.
Dall Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kersikov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dall Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Kersikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dall Jr will feel that in the morning.
Dall Jr checks a low kick from Kersikov.
A quick step to the side and Dall Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Kersikov is looking to slow Dall Jr down with leg kicks.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov 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 Dall Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dall Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Dall Jr.
A slow jab from Dall Jr misses its intended target.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Dall Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall Jr misses the target.
Dall Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Galen Dall Jr has been cut.
Dall Jr connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov's belly button to the back.#T3#
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Dall Jr steps away.
A leg kick checked by Dall Jr.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kersikov.
Dall Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dall Jr blocks the body kick.
Dall Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall Jr misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dall Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dall Jr sizes up Kersikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dall Jr misses with a looping left.#CL#
Dall Jr rushes Kersikov and presses him up against the cage.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Dall Jr avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Dall Jr avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Dall Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hand to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr'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.#R2#
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Dall Jr avoids it.
Dall Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid body kick from Kersikov.
Dall Jr tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Dall Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall Jr.
Dall Jr tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Dall Jr has Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Dall Jr. #T1#
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Dall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dall Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Dall Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Dall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall Jr scores with a shot to the side of Kersikov's head. #T2#
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dall Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Dall Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kersikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dall Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall Jr passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dall Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dall Jr wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Dall Jr throwing shots but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
Dall Jr 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.
Kersikov wants to control but Dall Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Kersikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dall Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dall Jr trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it. #SUB#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Dall Jr.
Kersikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dall Jr. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Dall Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kersikov defending well though.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but Dall Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Dall Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Dall Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dall Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Kersikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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 Galen Dall Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Dall Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kersikov momentarily.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall Jr manages to avoid it.
Dall Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets double underhooks and turns Dall Jr into the cage.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dall Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Kersikov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Dall Jr.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov works over Dall Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Kersikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dall Jr doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Dall Jr is rocked!#T1#
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and Dall Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dall Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dall Jr tries to clinch but Kersikov moves away
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Dall Jr 's knee.
Dall Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through Dall Jr's defenses.
Dall Jr checks the leg kick.
Dall Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dall Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a low kick. #T2#
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Dall Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dall Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dall Jr moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov thumps Dall Jr with a low kick.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Dall Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall Jr down.
The fighters circling - Dall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Dall Jr's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dall Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Dall Jr is out of range.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Dall Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kersikov with a hook.#T3#
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kersikov cracks Dall Jr with a good jab.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Dall Jr checks it
letting Dall Jr counter with a right hand.
Kersikov scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
and Dall Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov is looking to slow Dall Jr down with leg kicks.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Dall Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dall Jr in his tracks.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall Jr moves away.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Dall Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
and Dall Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Kersikov backing up. Kersikov nods at Dall Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dall Jr swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Dall Jr manages to step out the way in time.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Dall Jr moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Dall Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Dall Jr slips the punch.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Dall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 92: Kaupens v Andrianakis
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Kersikov throws a front kick that sends White stumbling back into the cage.
White missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.
White backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
White fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some bone on bone action there as White checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
White blocks a jab.
White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
White slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but White moved away.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Kersikov tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White throws a big counter combination but Kersikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but White checks it well.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
White throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov motions for White to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White connects with a crisp jab.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
White throws a quick counter head kick but Kersikov was just out of range.
Kersikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
An inside leg kick from White misses.
White on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Kersikov is looking to chop away at White's legs.
White punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov throws a sloppy body shot
and White counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow White down.
White takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
White 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 scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from White does it's job there.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kersikov.
White misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Kersikov moves away from the strike by White.
A jab from White finds it's way through Kersikov's defenses.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but White is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by White.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
White throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov throws a jab when White was well out of range.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but White moved away.
A punch combination from White misses.
White thows a body kick. Kersikov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Kersikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab by Kersikov.
White throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov jabs White to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White scores with a punch to the head.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from White does no damage.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dmitri Kersikov 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#
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but White moved away.
Jacob White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kersikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but White moves his leg out of the way.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
White is looking for a counter combo.
No joy there for Kersikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White scrambles back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White.
White misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by White. #T1#
White takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
White throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that White sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
Kersikov takes one on the button.
White throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
White connects with an inside leg kick.
White throws a combination that misses
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kersikov finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
Kersikov scores with a nice right hand.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White misses with a double jab.
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by White.
White throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.
Kersikov wants to slow White down by chopping away at his legs.
As Kersikov looks to move away, White throws a big counter combo but Kersikov just gets out of the way.
White walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.
White keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov 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 White has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from White and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
White is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
White avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.
White misses with the combination. #T3#
Kersikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and White counters with a series of strikes. Kersikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
and White counters with a good low kick that Kersikov was not able to check.
White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kersikov on the side of the head.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from White.
White lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.
White avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White. #T4#
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov jabs White to the body, keeping him at a distance.
White tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kersikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
Kersikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dmitri Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A combination from White does no damage.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
White throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and White counters with a thumping low kick.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that White sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but White manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
White takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White checks a low kick from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow White down.
Kersikov throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by White. #T1#
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
White avoids a kick to the body.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
White walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.
White tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by White.
White lands a jab.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from White. Kersikov shrugs it off though.
Kersikov lands a front kick.#T2#
White throws a right and a left that Kersikov avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White lands with a slapping head kick.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
Kersikov lands a jab to White's midsection.
White moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
White misses with a head kick.
Kersikov fakes the leg kick and cracks White in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but White saw that one coming.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jacob White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but White saw it coming and moves away.
White is looking for a counter combo.
White jabs at Kersikov's body.
White moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
White staying out of range there.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from White misses the target.
White scores with a hook.
White tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kersikov misses with a series of wild punches.
White went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
White throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
White checks a leg kick.#CL#
White takes the fight into the clinch.
Kersikov blocks the elbow strike. #T4#
Kersikov lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
White working aggressively here.
White lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kersikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Kersikov tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dmitri 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dmitri Kersikov!
A relieved looking Dmitri 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.

Event: DMMA 82: Barboza vs Hightower
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Rome's head but Rome sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Rome on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rome checks a low kick from Kersikov.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
and Rome counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Rome saw it coming and moves away.
Rome is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
so Rome counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kersikov seems keen to control Rome's posture.
Kersikov is looking to stand back up but Rome counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kersikov.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Rome, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Kersikov looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Rome seems to be looking for submissions.
Kersikov has his hands clasped together around Rome's back. He's all about the action.
We've been hearing that Rome has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rome is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rome takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kersikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Rome is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dmitri Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Rome counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rome. #T3#
Rome showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov is controlling Rome's posture.
Rome looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rome sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rome controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rome throws a counter high kick but Kersikov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Rome's ribs.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD#
Rome fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kersikov sprawls well initially but Rome persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Kersikov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rome is on him like a limpet, forcing Kersikov back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Rome avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Kersikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov misses with a body shot
enabling Rome to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rome.
Rome darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rome blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Rome on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Rome moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov delivers a nice body kick.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rome ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Rome. Rome gets slowly back to his feet.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov. #T1#
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Rome has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rome takes one to the chin there.
Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
No luck for Rome with that takedown attempt.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick
letting Rome counter with a right hand. #T2#
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rome shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rome gets slowly back to his feet.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Rome avoids it with no problem.
Rome dives in and grabs Kersikov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kersikov pushes down on Rome's head and hops out.
Rome will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Rome backs off Kersikov throws a huge counter combo but Rome manages to avoid it all.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Rome's leg but Rome calmly moves out of range.
Rome swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rome has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A leg kick checked by Rome.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Rome darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Kersikov manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Dmitri Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Rome moved away.#TD#
Rome throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rome is in Kersikov's guard.
Rome stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rome controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Rome trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away. #SUB#
Rome tries for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but Rome keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rome passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kersikov!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and Rome counters with a straight right hand.
Rome walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.
Nice defenses there by Rome.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Rome checks it
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rome shoots in but Kersikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Rome wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rome's head.
Rome is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rome moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Rome on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Rome counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
Kersikov is not content to let Rome control the position.
Rome controls the position.#T2#
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov is not content to let Rome control the position.
Rome tries to advance to mount but can't.
Curtis Rome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Rome checks a leg kick.
Rome was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rome manages to avoid it.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rome.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rome takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Rome moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rome on the side of the head. #T4#
Rome shoots for a takedown but Kersikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kersikov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rome checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Rome tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kersikov swivels and escapes.
Rome fails with the takedown
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Rome takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rome blocks a leg kick.
Rome is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Curtis Rome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kersikov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 74: Magrath vs Lee 3
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rome.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rome has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rome checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rome under the eye.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Rome dives in and scores a takedown into Kersikov's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kersikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kersikov pulls Rome in to control the position.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Rome from controlling successfully.
Rome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rome. #T1#
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Rome tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rome drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rome jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Rome tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kersikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rome passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Rome.
Kersikov sneaks back into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Rome looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Rome is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Rome keeps him under control.
Kersikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kersikov.#T3#
Rome tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Rome is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Rome has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kersikov is not content to let Rome control the position.#SUB#
Rome looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Rome seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Rome is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kersikov is just riding it out for now. Rome eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Rome looking for a guillotine from mount but Kersikov is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Curtis Rome will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rome's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Rome sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rome 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.
Kersikov prevents the takedown attempt.
Rome is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kersikov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov lands a left hand.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rome is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rome tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kersikov walks away with a smile on his face. Rome gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rome moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Rome thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Rome fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kersikov sprawls well initially but Rome persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Kersikov kicks off Rome and gets to his feet. #T1#
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov cracks Rome with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and Rome counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rome seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rome tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kersikov defends well and Rome ends up having to push Kersikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rome is trying to force a seperation but Kersikov has the dominant position.
Rome is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kersikov to keep the fight standing.
Rome drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rome tries to pull guard but Kersikov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rome wants a takedown. #T2##BC#
Rome manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Rome counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Rome on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dmitri Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rome or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rome.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Rome checks a low kick from Kersikov.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rome checks a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov swinging wildly here.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Rome saw that one coming.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rome.
Rome is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rome takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Rome shoots in and bounces Kersikov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Kersikov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rome has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kersikov stops a takedown attempt from Rome.
Rome is looking for a takedown.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike.
Rome goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kersikov prevents it.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rome changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kersikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kersikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Rome half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kersikov throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Rome counters with a single leg into guard. Kersikov didn't expect that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rome checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Rome connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rome is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Kersikov gets caught flat footed, as Rome shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rome tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov is controlling Rome's posture.
Rome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov seems keen to control Rome's posture.
Rome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov pulls Rome in to control the position. #T1#
Rome passes Kersikov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rome wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Rome is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rome seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Rome is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kersikov is just riding it out for now. Rome eventually gives up the hold.
Rome looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES2#
Kersikov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Some bone on bone action there as Rome checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good leg kick by Kersikov. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rome.
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rome wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Rome is trying to get an arm triangle but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Rome tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kersikov's legs. #SUB#
Rome tries for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well. #SUB#
Rome working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rome working away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kersikov tries to bench press Rome off him but Rome keeps the position. #SUB#
Rome goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kersikov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rome's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov! #SUB#
Rome escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kersikov stands and throws Rome's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rome throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Rome is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dmitri Kersikov.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: DMMA 65: Faulk vs Barboza
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Nadadora chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Nadadora scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Dmitri Kersikov has been cut.
Nadadora wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Nadadora.
Nadadora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kersikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nadadora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kersikov throws a right hand that Nadadora ducks under and follows up with a left that Nadadora also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadadora throws a right hand that Kersikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kersikov also avoids with ease.
Nice jab there from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
Kersikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Nadadora misses with a few strikes there.
Rapido Nadadora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nadadora fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Nadadora misses.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nadadora stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Nadadora misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.
Nadadora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kersikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nadadora takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#Nadadora is rocked!
Nadadora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nadadora changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nadadora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nadadora's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nadadora scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Nadadora is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Nadadora seems to have got his legs back now.
Nadadora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nadadora takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Nadadora knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Nadadora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Nadadora misses with a double jab
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Look low, kick high! Kersikov uses the oldest trick in the book to send Nadadora tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Kersikov is absolutely delighted - when Nadadora wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dmitri Kersikov!
Our winner, Dmitri 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
And Win Q fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
And Win Q shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kersikov's guard.#SUB2#
And Win Q thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
And Win Q is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And Win Q pushes down on Kersikov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
And Win Q in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kersikov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from And Win Q!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). I Just Fight And Win Q!

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