PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roman Kersikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Roman Kersikov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kersikov
vs
Kersikov

189 cm
19
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
19
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitali Kersikov digs a good hook to Roman Kersikov's body.
Vitali Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Roman Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Roman Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vitali Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roman Kersikov.
Vitali Kersikov misses with a hook.
Vitali Kersikov misses with a hook.
Vitali Kersikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vitali Kersikov lands with a right hand.

Vitali Kersikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roman Kersikov's guard.

Roman Kersikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vitali Kersikov defends it easily.
Vitali Kersikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roman Kersikov on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roman Kersikov wants to improve his position but instead Vitali Kersikov has moved into half guard.
Vitali Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Roman Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman Kersikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roman Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vitali Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Roman Kersikov pushes a forearm under Vitali Kersikov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Vitali Kersikov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roman Kersikov!
A very excited looking Roman Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.