PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boyka Kersikov (ranked 4832 p4p, 4949 weight class) and The Riddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Sefa - In De Hemel. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kersikov
vs
Riddler

184 cm
18
189
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
190
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boyka Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Riddler!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Riddler, as that shot connected.
A clash of legs there as Riddler blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Riddler misses its intended target.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riddler. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boyka Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Riddler misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Riddler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kersikov's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Riddler is taking a breather. Kersikov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Riddler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kersikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Riddler winds up and cracks Kersikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov trying to hold on to Riddler's head to control him but Riddler postures up.
Well, if Riddler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Riddler working over Kersikov with some ground and pound. Kersikov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov taking some punishment here, with Riddler in his half guard.
Kersikov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Riddler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Riddler working Kersikov over with strikes.
Riddler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Riddler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riddler working over Kersikov with some ground and pound. Kersikov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Riddler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Riddler stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Riddler is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddler content to control rather than advance.
Riddler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Riddler has control of Kersikov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kersikov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Riddler controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Riddler looking to isolate an arm here. Kersikov doesn't see it coming and as Riddler extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Riddler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Riddler!