PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boyko Kersikov (ranked 3515 p4p, 178 weight class) and Stem Cell (ranked 3665 p4p, 187 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kersikov
vs
Cell

167 cm
34
142 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

170 cm
44
141 lbs
43 - 23 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boyko Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stem Cell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cell slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ramirez School Of Excellence in the buildup to the fight.
Kersikov dives in for a single leg takedown but Cell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cell stuffs the takedown.
Cell misses with a looping left.

Cell rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cell misses with a punch to the body.
Cell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kersikov taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Cell.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov tries to work over Cell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cell.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Cell blocks it.
Cell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kersikov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cell regains guard.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cell is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cell wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kersikov is looking to slow Cell down with leg kicks.
Cell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cell throws out the jab.
Cell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cell's hands.

Cell is rocked!
Cell walks into a jab.
Cell is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
Kersikov is stalking Cell. Cell circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kersikov, and it's lights out! Cell really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boyko Kersikov!
A very excited looking Boyko 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.
Stem Cell spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like its time for apoptosis.'.