PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Osama Bin Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiao Macale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bin Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Human Wave Attack. Macale is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life. Tiao Macale is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bin Kersikov
vs
Macale

182 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
41
177 lbs
55 - 22 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Osama Bin Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 55 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tiao Macale!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bin Kersikov digs a good hook to Macale's body.
A good leg kick by Bin Kersikov.
Macale fakes the leg kick and cracks Bin Kersikov in the body.
We've been informed that Macale has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bin Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bin Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bin Kersikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bin Kersikov moves out of range as Macale throws a body kick.
Bin Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bin Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Macale counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bin Kersikov digs a good hook to Macale's body.
Macale bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bin Kersikov's head backwards.
Bin Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macale.
Macale misses with a kick to the body
and Bin Kersikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macale misses the shot to the body.
Osama Bin Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Macale tries to land a leg kick but Bin Kersikov saw it coming and moves away.
Bin Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at In the Penile Colony in the buildup to the fight.
Macale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bin Kersikov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bin Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Macale. Macale obviously looking to wear him down.
Macale throws an overhand right that lands on Bin Kersikov's shoulder, as Bin Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Macale misses with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bin Kersikov.
Macale misses with a body kick.
Bin Kersikov digs a good hook to Macale's body.
Macale misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bin Kersikov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macale tries to score with a low kick but Bin Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bin Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Macale checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bin Kersikov lands a really nice looking cross but Macale seems unphased.
Bin Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Macale.
Bin Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Macale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bin Kersikov checks a low kick from Macale.
Macale jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bin Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macale moves away.
Bin Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Macale throws a push kick but Bin Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Macale, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Kersikov throws a body punch but Macale moves out of range.
Bin Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Macale moves away and avoids it.
Bin Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Macale misses the jab.
Bin Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Macale's head backwards.
Bin Kersikov tests Macale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Macale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice shot by Bin Kersikov.
Macale misses with a low kick.
Macale throws a solid leg kick but Bin Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Macale.
Bin Kersikov throws a low kick but Macale moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Macale.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Bin Kersikov tenderised Macale's leg. Macale is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bin Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Bin Kersikov misses its intended target.
Macale misses with a head kick.
Bin Kersikov throws a body punch but Macale moves out of range.
Macale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Macale misses.
Macale throws a low kick but Bin Kersikov avoids it.
Bin Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
enabling Macale to counter with a crisp jab.
Macale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bin Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Bin Kersikov cracks Macale with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Macale misses with a low kick.
Macale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bin Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bin Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Macale checks a low kick from Bin Kersikov.
Macale throws a low kick but Bin Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Bin Kersikov.
Macale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bin Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bin Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bin Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bin Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
and Macale counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bin Kersikov's knee momentarily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Macale lands but Bin Kersikov takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macale throws a push kick but Bin Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Macale throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bin Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Macale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Macale is predictable there
and Bin Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crunch! Bin Kersikov slams his shin into Macale's torso.
Bin Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macale.
Bin Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Macale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bin Kersikov is out of range.
Bin Kersikov takes a swing at Macale's ribcage but misses.
Bin Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Bin Kersikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Macale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bin Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Macale.
Bin Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Macale counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bin Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bin Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bin Kersikov throws a leg kick but Macale sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Macale throws a body kick that misses
and Bin Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Macale's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bin Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bin Kersikov.
Macale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Macale avoids a kick to the body.
Macale tried to score with a low kick but Bin Kersikov checks it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Macale does it's job there.
Bin Kersikov cracks Macale with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bin Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Macale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bin Kersikov. Bin Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Bin Kersikov is looking to wear down Macale with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bin Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bin Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Macale.
Macale moves out of range of the body kick.
Macale lands a head shot.
Macale throws a push kick but Bin Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Macale misses with a kick to the body
and Bin Kersikov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Macale really felt that one!
Macale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Macale checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bin Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Macale misses with a body kick.
Macale wants to slow Bin Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Macale throws a chopping leg kick but Bin Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Macale attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bin Kersikov checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Macale.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bin Kersikov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bin Kersikov stuns Macale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Macale just misses with a punch to the body.
Bin Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tiao Macale will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Macale takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Macale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bin Kersikov throws a leg kick but Macale checks it.
Jab from Bin Kersikov.
Bin Kersikov looks for the body kick but Macale saw that one coming.
Bin Kersikov throws a leg kick but Macale moved away.
Macale blocks a leg kick.
Bin Kersikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Macale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Macale there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bin Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Macale takes one to the side of the head.
Macale misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Macale cracks Bin Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Macale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bin Kersikov.
Tiao Macale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Macale lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bin Kersikov takes a step back to recover.
Macale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Macale scores with a spinning back kick!
Bin Kersikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Macale.
Macale will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some bone on bone action there as Bin Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bin Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Macale lands a leg kick that knocks Bin Kersikov off balance momentarily.
Bin Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Macale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Bin Kersikov misses
and Macale counters with a nice leg kick.
Bin Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Macale moves out of range and Bin Kersikov only half commits.
Bin Kersikov checks a low kick from Macale.
Macale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Macale moves out of range as Bin Kersikov strikes.
Bin Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bin Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Macale off the cage and back into range.
Bin Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Macale counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macale throws a leg kick but Bin Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Macale is looking to score with low kicks.
Bin Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Macale checks a leg kick nicely.
Bin Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Macale misses with a low kick as Bin Kersikov jumps back.
Macale avoids the body shot from Bin Kersikov.
A clash of legs there as Bin Kersikov blocks the low kick.
Macale is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bin Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Macale's leg but Macale calmly moves out of range.
Bin Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Macale's hands.
Macale slips under a jab from Bin Kersikov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macale misses with a looping left.
Bin Kersikov scores with a nice body kick.
Bin Kersikov throws a leg kick but Macale sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Macale misses with a head kick.
Macale misses with a head kick.
Macale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A leg kick checked by Macale.
A right-left combo lands from Bin Kersikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macale moves into range and connects with a jab.
Macale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bin Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bin Kersikov lands a nice hook to Macale's body. Macale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Macale connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bin Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Macale attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Bin Kersikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Macale doesn't seem phased though.
Bin Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Macale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bin Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Macale sees coming a mile off.
Macale tries to land a front kick but Bin Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bin Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Macale.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macale cracks Bin Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Macale 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 Bin Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bin Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bin Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Macale avoids it.
Bin Kersikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Macale momentarily.
Macale scores with a hook.
Bin Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bin Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Bin Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macale.
Bin Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Macale should have avoided that one.
Bin Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Bin Kersikov tries a low kick but Macale avoids it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bin Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macale.
Bin Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Bin Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Macale misses with a head kick.
Bin Kersikov feints a jab promting Macale to slip. Bin Kersikov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Macale slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Macale throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bin Kersikov counters with a nice body kick.
Macale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bin Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No joy there for Bin Kersikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bin Kersikov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Macale if he has to take too many more of those.
Macale looks to land a body kick but Bin Kersikov moved away.
Macale has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bin Kersikov blocks a head kick by Macale.
Macale thows a body shot but no joy.
Macale throws a push kick but Bin Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Good work by Bin Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Macale throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Macale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macale throws a low kick, looking for Bin Kersikov's leg but Bin Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
Macale tries to land a front kick but Bin Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Macale throws a leg kick but Bin Kersikov checks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bin Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Macale misses with a head kick.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bin Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Macale is looking to land body kicks.
Bin Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Bin Kersikov throws a push kick but Macale slaps the foot to one side.
Bin Kersikov tries a low kick but Macale avoids it.
Bin Kersikov feints and then cracks Macale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Macale down.
Macale moves forwards but Bin Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Macale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bin Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bin Kersikov, right into the meat.
Bin Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osama Bin Kersikov dominated that second 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.

Bin Kersikov throws a leg kick but Macale sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bin Kersikov throws a body punch but Macale moves out of range.
Macale wants to slow Bin Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Bin Kersikov throws a leg kick but Macale moved away.
Bin Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Macale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bin Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Bin Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Macale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Macale throws a head kick but Bin Kersikov moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Bin Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Macale walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Macale has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bin Kersikov.
Bin Kersikov scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Macale jabs Bin Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bin Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Macale avoids it.
Bin Kersikov looks for the body kick but Macale saw that one coming.
Macale lands a body shot.
Macale throws a head kick that misses.
Bin Kersikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bin Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Macale on the side of the head.
Bin Kersikov throws a leg kick but Macale checks it.
Bin Kersikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macale.
A thudding body kick lands there by Macale!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Macale.
Macale throws a half hearted mid kick.
Macale scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bin Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Macale misses with a straight right.
Macale throws a body kick that misses.
Bin Kersikov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bin Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Macale scores with a head kick.
Macale chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macale thuds his shin into the meat of Bin Kersikov's side.
Bin Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Macale connects with a solid leg kick.
Macale jabs at Bin Kersikov's body.
Macale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bin Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Bin Kersikov avoids the body shot from Macale.
Bin Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Macale counters with a nice leg kick.
Bin Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Macale's front leg but catches the back leg as Macale tries to avoid it.
Macale tries to land a body kick
and Bin Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bin Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Macale.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macale throws a solid leg kick but Bin Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Macale.
Bin Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Macale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bin Kersikov throws a leg kick but Macale checks it.
Macale moves forwards but Bin Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bin Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Macale was well out of range. Poor timing from Bin Kersikov.
Macale throws a head kick but Bin Kersikov moves out of range.
A jab from Bin Kersikov does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macale. Bin Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bin Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Macale counters with a head kick.
Bin Kersikov thows a leg kick but Macale checks it
and Macale counters with a low kick, right behind Bin Kersikov 's knee.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bin Kersikov throws a leg kick but Macale sees it coming and moves out of range.
Macale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bin Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Macale throws a leg kick but Bin Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bin Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Macale connects with a leg kick. Bin Kersikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bin Kersikov. Macale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Macale lands with a straight right. Bin Kersikov didn't see that one coming.
Bin Kersikov stuns Macale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bin Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bin Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Macale is out of range.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Macale misses.
Macale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bin Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Macale is out of range and Bin Kersikov settles back down.
Bin Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Macale throws a looping overhand right but Bin Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bin Kersikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bin Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bin Kersikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Macales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bin Kersikov moves out of range as Macale throws a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Macale blocks the low kick.
Bin Kersikov misses with a body shot.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bin Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Macale's front leg but catches the back leg as Macale tries to avoid it.
Bin Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Macale connects with a body shot that sends Bin Kersikov's belly button to the back.
Macale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bin Kersikov's calf.
Macale avoids the body shot from Bin Kersikov.
Macale throws a push kick but Bin Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Macale scores with a spinning back kick!
Bin Kersikov lands an overhand right.
Bin Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Macale counters with a low kick, right behind Bin Kersikov 's knee.
Macale throws a solid leg kick but Bin Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Macale.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bin Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Macale walks into a stiff left hand from Bin Kersikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bin Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bin Kersikov keeps Macale at a distance using the push kick.
Bin Kersikov lands a two punch combo.
Macale tries to score with a low kick but Bin Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Macale fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bin Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bin Kersikov throws a low kick but Macale moves out of range easily.
Macale tries a head kick but it misses.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bin Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Macale moves out of range as Bin Kersikov throws a body kick.
Bin Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Bin Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bin Kersikov.
Macale moves out of range of the leg kick from Bin Kersikov.
Bin Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macale moves away.
Macale bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macale tries a head kick but it misses.
Bin Kersikov blocks a head kick by Macale.
Bin Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tiao Macale just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Macale moves forwards but Bin Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bin Kersikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Macale will feel that in the morning.
Bin Kersikov thumps Macale with a low kick.
Macale moves out of range of the body kick from Bin Kersikov.
Bin Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Macale dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bin Kersikov. That did some damage!
Macale tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bin Kersikov throws a right and a left that Macale avoids nicely.
Bin Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Macale tries a head kick but it misses.
Bin Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Macale misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macale tries a head kick but it misses.
Macale moves away from the strike by Bin Kersikov.
Bin Kersikov throws a push kick but Macale slaps the foot to one side.
Bin Kersikov looks to throw a body kick
and Macale counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Macale pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bin Kersikov is out of range and Macale settles back down.
Macale throws a head kick that misses.
Bin Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Macale misses with a low kick.
Bin Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Macale looks for the body kick but Bin Kersikov saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Macale.
A clash of legs there as Bin Kersikov blocks the low kick.
Bin Kersikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Macale momentarily.
Macale misses with a body kick.
Bin Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Macale is just out of range.
Bin Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Macale under the eye.
Bin Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Macale fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bin Kersikov checks it well.
Macale avoids the body shot from Bin Kersikov.
Macale checks a leg kick.
Macale throws a head kick but Bin Kersikov moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bin Kersikov can pounce on him.
Macale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Macale - just one landing.
Macale throws out a leg kick but Bin Kersikov moves out of range and Macale only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Macale.
Macale is looking to slow Bin Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Bin Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Macale throws a body kick that misses.
Bin Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Macale throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bin Kersikov counters with a good, hard body kick but Macale shrugs it off.
Macale motions for Bin Kersikov to come forward. Macale throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macale connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bin Kersikov tests Macale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bin Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Macale misses with a right hand
and Bin Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bin Kersikov throws a low kick but Macale avoids it.
Bin Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bin Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Macale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Bin Kersikov.
Bin Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Macale is just out of range.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bin Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bin Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macale looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Macale throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Macale is predictable there
and Bin Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bin Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Macale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macale throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bin Kersikov.
Bin Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Macale's shoulder, as Macale tries to avoid the shot.
Bin Kersikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Macale is able to avoid easily.
Macale throws a low kick but Bin Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Macale defending well as Bin Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Bin Kersikov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macale misses with a body kick.
Bin Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bin Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Macale motions for Bin Kersikov to come forward. Macale throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bin Kersikov works Macale's body with a nice hook.
Bin Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bin Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Macale can pounce on him.
Macale gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Macale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Macale there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Macale will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Macale!
That kick from Macale tenderised Bin Kersikov's leg. Bin Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bin Kersikov connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Macale.
Bin Kersikov thumps Macale with a low kick.
Macale scoring well with a low kick there.
Bin Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bin Kersikov is looking to chop away at Macale's legs.
Macale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bin Kersikov. Bin Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Macale tries to land a front kick but Bin Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macale misses the shot to the body.
Bin Kersikov feints and then cracks Macale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Macale down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bin Kersikov.
Nice defenses there by Bin Kersikov.
Bin Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Bin Kersikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bin Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Macale had a free shot at his head there.
Bin Kersikov avoids the body shot from Macale.
Macale misses with a kick to the body.
Macale scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bin Kersikov as he connects with a hook.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Macale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bin Kersikov.
Bin Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bin Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bin Kersikov jabs Macale to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bin Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Macale is looking to chop away at Bin Kersikov's legs.
Bin Kersikov looks for the body kick but Macale saw that one coming.
Bin Kersikov scores with a push kick.
Macale defending well as Bin Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macale tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Macale misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Osama Bin 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!

Macale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bin Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Macale.
Bin Kersikov throws a push kick but Macale slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Macale.
Bin Kersikov is looking to chop away at Macale's legs.
Bin Kersikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bin Kersikov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bin Kersikov.
Macale takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Macale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bin Kersikov feints and then cracks Macale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Macale down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bin Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bin Kersikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bin Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bin Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bin Kersikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bin Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Macale.
Good work by Bin Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Bin Kersikov cracks the inside of Macale's front leg.
Bin Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Macale. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macale misses with a body kick.
Bin Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Bin Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Bin Kersikov.
Macale moves out of range of the body kick from Bin Kersikov.
Bin Kersikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macale attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bin Kersikov avoids the head kick by Macale.
Bin Kersikov lunges at Macale with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Macale's hand.
Bin Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Macale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macale walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A low kick from Macale misses
and Bin Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Macale moves into range and connects with a jab.

Bin Kersikov is rocked!
Bin Kersikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Oh Bin Kersikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good work by Bin Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Bin Kersikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bin Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bin Kersikov seems to have got his legs back now.
Bin Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Macale moves his leg out of the way.
Bin Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bin Kersikov.
Macale tries to score with a low kick but Bin Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Macale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macale 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.
Macale misses with a body kick.
Macale misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Bin Kersikov is predictable there
and Macale counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Bin Kersikov is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tiao Macale!
After the fight, Tiao Macale was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.