PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Agent 47 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kersikov's choice of entrance music: ЦельРазгроl. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

47
vs
Kersikov

183 cm
24
171 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

181 cm
33
176 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

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World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Agent 47!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov lands with a right hand.
47 lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
47 scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Kersikov clinches up with 47 and pushes him back against the cage.
47 wants to stall.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike.

47's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck 47 on the side of the head.
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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 looping right.
47 ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
47 with a body punch. A glancing blow.
47 getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
47 throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov keeps 47 at a distance using the push kick.
47 blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
47 thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.

Kersikov moves into the clinch successfully.

Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
Rustam Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov throws a front kick that sends 47 stumbling back into the cage.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by 47.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but 47 steps away.

Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Kersikov is working 47 over against the cage.

47 breaks from the clinch.
47 connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov is looking to clinch.
Kersikov takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
47 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from 47. That one must have hurt.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Kersikov takes one to the chin there.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract 47.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but 47 saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
47 misses with a straight left.
47 scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
47 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
47 throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
47 thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
47 scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov tries to move into range but 47 moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
47 throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
47 misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
47 on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
47 tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Agent 47 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
47 shoots and misses

and Kersikov counters by moving into the clinch.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but 47 avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
47 misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov is stalling here.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov is stalling here.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kersikov lunges at 47 with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by 47's hand.
47 looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as 47 throws out the jab.
47 takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kersikov - that will leave a mark!
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
47 misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by 47.

Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
47 is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kersikov is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by 47.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rustam Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
47 ducks right into an uppercut from Kersikov.
47 goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kersikov defending well as 47 loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but 47 is out of range.
47 half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that 47 sees coming a mile off.
47 misses with a low kick.
47 misses with a low kick.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
47 takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as 47 jumps back.
47 throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
47 bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but 47 was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from 47, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov is looking to clinch.
47 appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
47 pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and 47 settles back down.
Kersikov tries to clinch up.

Kersikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
47 misses with some punches.

Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
47 works the jab nicely.
A shot to the liver by 47. Beautiful body shot.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from 47.
Kersikov unleashes a big counter combination but 47 bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov punishes 47's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov throws a body punch but 47 moves out of range.
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to 47's calf.
47 scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from 47.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into 47's ribs.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
47 fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kersikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from 47 finds it's way round the side to connect with Kersikov's head.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract 47.
A big left from 47 misses.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
47 moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kersikov walks into a left hand.
Jab, jab by 47 - just one landing.
Kersikov throws a hook but 47 blocks it.
47 throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheers as Kersikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. 47 doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - 47 throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. 47 will feel that in the morning.
47 will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kersikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on 47's shoulder, as 47 tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
47 throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
47 cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.

Kersikov gets caught flat footed, as 47 shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
47 stops Kersikov from standing up.
47 wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
47 won't allow Kersikov to get back to his feet.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to get back to his feet but 47 is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but 47 is one step ahead there.
47 won't allow Kersikov to get back to his feet.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
47 buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice 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!
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but 47 moved out of range.
47 lands a really nice looking cross but Kersikov seems unphased.
47 misses with a hook.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but 47 moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agent 47 dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

47 throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to clinch but 47 moves out of range.
47 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
47 checks the leg kick nicely there.
47 checks a leg kick nicely.
47 bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kersikov's head backwards.
47 is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
47 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
47 with a poor takedown
and 47 takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
47 cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
47 takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
47 ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
It looked like 47 was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Kersikov swinging wildly here.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks 47 off balance momentarily.
47 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from 47, right into the meat.
47 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
47 throws a body kick that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Agent 47 is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but 47 checks it.
47 misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - 47 finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract 47.
That kick from 47 tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but 47 is just out of range.
Kersikov cracks the inside of 47's front leg.
47 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
47 moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a head shot.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping 47 under the eye.
47 loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to 47's calf.
47 lands a jab to the head.
47 misses with a low kick.
47 misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
47 takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
47 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. 47 darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but 47 ducks down to avoid it.
47 appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
47 misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and 47 has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
47 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. 47 didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
47 throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
47 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
47 moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but 47 sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
47 connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but 47 moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
47 throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
47 throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
47 has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kersikov finds it's way round the side to connect with 47's head.

47 is rocked!
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. 47 should have avoided that one.
Oh 47 is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
47 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov wants to counter with a clinch but 47 pushes him away.
47 throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kersikov!