PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kersikov I I (ranked 2118 p4p, 2681 weight class) and Angus MacDoughall (ranked 269 p4p, 344 weight class). Kersikov I I comes to the cage accompanied by Sefa & Mr. Ivex - LSD Problem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kersikov I I
vs
MacDoughall

188 cm
23
209
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
215
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov I I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angus MacDoughall!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov I I scores with a leg kick.
MacDoughall slips a jab and a cross from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacDoughall.
MacDoughall throws a combination that misses

and Kersikov I I moves into the clinch.
MacDoughall working aggressively here.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from MacDoughall.
MacDoughall lands a nice uppercut.
MacDoughall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov I I throws a head punch that misses.
MacDoughall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov I I.
Our sources have told us that Kersikov I I has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kersikov I I tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacDoughall struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov I I controls his hands.
Kersikov I I throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacDoughall blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov I I throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov I I blocking some punches.
Kersikov I I lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacDoughall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov I I.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDoughall misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDoughall has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov I I.
MacDoughall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacDoughall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kersikov I I as the two fighters clinch.
MacDoughall tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov I I avoids it by throwing MacDoughall back against the cage.
Kersikov I I pushes MacDoughall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I lands a body shot.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from MacDoughall.
A short uppercut from MacDoughall.
A short right from Kersikov I I on the inside.
MacDoughall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kersikov I I pushes MacDoughall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov I I lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov I I lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I lands with a short shot to the head.
Kersikov I I lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kersikov I I lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov I I misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov I I.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDoughall misses with some punches.
Kersikov I I cracks MacDoughall with a nice body shot.
Kersikov I I is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Kersikov I I.
MacDoughall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacDoughall blocking some punches.
MacDoughall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Kersikov I I on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kersikov I I.
Nice body punch from Kersikov I I.
MacDoughall looks winded!
Kersikov I I blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov I I blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov I I lands a nice uppercut.
MacDoughall misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacDoughall misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacDoughall has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kersikov I I seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if MacDoughall can turn it around.
Kersikov I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov I I stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov I I throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDoughalls head.
Kersikov I I lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, MacDoughall scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacDoughall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov I I's elbow.
Kersikov I I throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDoughalls head.
Kersikov I I lands with a short shot to the head.
MacDoughall throws a head punch that misses.
MacDoughall throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacDoughall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov I I lands a left hand.
Kersikov I I will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning MacDoughall up against the cage.
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 I I makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov I I blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kersikov I I on the inside.
Kersikov I I lands a right hand.
Kersikov I I lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov I I.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacDoughall backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacDoughall.
MacDoughall misses with a punch to the body.
MacDoughall misses with the head strike.
Kersikov I I blocks an uppercut.
MacDoughall swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacDoughall.
Kersikov I I lands an uppercut.
Kersikov I I lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacDoughall struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov I I controls his hands.
Kersikov I I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacDoughall backwards.
MacDoughall can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov I I controls the action.
Kersikov I I misses with the head strike.
Kersikov I I has a couple of punches blocked by MacDoughall.
Kersikov I I blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov I I lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacDoughall working aggressively here.
Kersikov I I softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

MacDoughall is rocked!
Kersikov I I gets through MacDoughall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacDoughall is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov I I finish him?
Kersikov I I throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDoughalls head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vitali Kersikov I I dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

MacDoughall misses with a hook. Kersikov I I ducked under it nicely.
MacDoughall seems to have recovered his senses.
MacDoughall throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov I I counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov I I staying out of range there.
Kersikov I I is looking to counter punch.
MacDoughall throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Kersikov I I counters with a nice right hand that sends MacDoughall toppling to the canvas! MacDoughall scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kersikov I I finish him?!
MacDoughall misses with an uppercut. Kersikov I I saw that one coming.
It looked like Kersikov I I wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacDoughall lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov I I throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kersikov I I throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacDoughall misses with a two punch combination.
Kersikov I I appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov I I bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
MacDoughall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov I I.

Kersikov I I gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacDoughall.
MacDoughall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacDoughall is breathing heavily.
Kersikov I I gets through MacDoughall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kersikov I I scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov I I softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov I I lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov I I fails to land.
Kersikov I I scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kersikov I I throws a big uppercut that drops MacDoughall! More strikes from Kersikov I I and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! MacDoughall lies dazed against the cage as Kersikov I I celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitali Kersikov I I!
After winning the bout, Vitali Kersikov I I thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.