|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kersikov I I (ranked 75 p4p, 48 weight class) and Rectal Thermometer (ranked 14 p4p, 8 weight class). Kersikov I I's entrance music is Sefa & Mr. Ivex - LSD Problem. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
27
209
11 - 3 - 0 |
|
185 cm
28
194
16 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov I I!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rectal Thermometer!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Kersikov I I 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kersikov I I thumps Thermometer with a low kick.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov I I moves out of range of the strikes.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov I I slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov I I.
Thermometer throws a hook but Kersikov I I blocks it.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov I I moves away.
Thermometer blocks a jab.
Kersikov I I throws a head kick that misses.
Thermometer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov I I slips a jab from Thermometer.
Kersikov I I with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thermometer with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov I I throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thermometer throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov I I connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermometer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I moves forwards but Thermometer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thermometer misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov I I counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kersikov I I moves into the clinch successfully.
Kersikov I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Kersikov I I has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kersikov I I unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thermometer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thermometer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thermometer presses Kersikov I I against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Kersikov I I blocks it.
Thermometer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov I I stalling in the clinch but Thermometer improves position.
Kersikov I I working aggressively here.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Kersikov I I blocks it.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I scores with a shot to the side of Thermometer's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thermometer.
Kersikov I I blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I lands a body shot.
Kersikov I I lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov I I holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kersikov I I blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov I I struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
Kersikov I I misses with a knee to the head.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kersikov I I.
The referee calls for Kersikov I I to work.
Thermometer pushes Kersikov I I back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thermometer lands with a right to the head.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov I I's elbow.
Kersikov I I pushes Thermometer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I slows down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Thermometer as the two fighters clinch.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Kersikov I I blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I effectively controlling the action here.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov I I.
Thermometer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kersikov I I working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov I I lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Thermometer.
Kersikov I I misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov I I blocking some punches.
Thermometer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thermometer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov I I misses with a body punch.
Kersikov I I has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
Kersikov I I blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov I I lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov I I throws a head punch that misses.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov I I blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kersikov I I on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov I I.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands an uppercut.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
Kersikov I I stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov I I misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov I I is trying to maintain a safe position but Thermometer gets an underhook and turns Kersikov I I into the cage.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov I I looking to slow down the pace here.
Kersikov I I lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vitali Kersikov I I will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thermometer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Kersikov I I was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov I I has managed to clinch.
Kersikov I I blocking some punches.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov I I lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov I I has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
Thermometer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov I I misses with a knee strike.
Kersikov I I pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov I I's elbow.
Kersikov I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov I I stalling against the cage.
Kersikov I I misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I tries to work over Thermometer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vitali Kersikov I I has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thermometer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov I I avoiding damage.
A short right from Thermometer.
Kersikov I I has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a nice shot to the body.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kersikov I I slows down the pace here.
Kersikov I I blocking some punches.
Kersikov I I lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov I I.
Thermometer letting Kersikov I I take a breather here.
Thermometer misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer pushes Kersikov I I back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Thermometer misses with a body punch.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thermometer lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
A hook to the body from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thermometer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Thermometer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thermometer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Kersikov I I.
Thermometer lands a body punch.
Thermometer misses with a body punch.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
Kersikov I I tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikov I Is head.
Thermometer gets through Kersikov I I's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer works on Kersikov I I's body with a couple of short punches.
Kersikov I I has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
A short body shot lands from Thermometer as the two fighters clinch.
Kersikov I I tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov I I scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov I I lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thermometer.
Kersikov I I blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov I I's elbow.
A short right from Thermometer on the inside.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov I I blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov I I is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thermometer is keeping busy.
Thermometer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov I I controls his hands.
Thermometer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov I I blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
Kersikov I I lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Thermometer.
Thermometer is working Kersikov I I over against the cage.
Thermometer misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thermometer scores with a shoulder strike.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov I I controls the action.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov I I controls the action.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rectal Thermometer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kersikov I I's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kersikov I I slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Kersikov I I misses with a leg kick.
Thermometer wants to counter the offense by Kersikov I I and move into the clinch position.
Kersikov I I looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thermometer misses with a body punch
and Thermometer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Kersikov I I was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov I I takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thermometer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov I I looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Kersikov I I saw that one coming.
Thermometer misses the body punch
and Kersikov I I counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kersikov I I clinches.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov I I controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Thermometer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov I I controls his hands.
Kersikov I I softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov I I.
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!
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I is trying to maintain a safe position but Thermometer gets an underhook and turns Kersikov I I into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov I I swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thermometer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov I I avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Thermometer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thermometer lands with a light punch inside.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov I I avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov I I.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov I I avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Thermometer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thermometer scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kersikov I I stalls.
Thermometer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov I I controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thermometer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov I I has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
Kersikov I I throws a punch but it's blocked by Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thermometer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Thermometer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Kersikov I I lands an uppercut.
Kersikov I I throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thermometer blocks it with crossed arms.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thermometer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Thermometer.
Kersikov I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thermometer or not.
Kersikov I I's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thermometer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thermometer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov I I throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thermometer blocks it with crossed arms.
Kersikov I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
Thermometer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov I I blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I lands a nice uppercut.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a body shot.
Thermometer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Thermometer.
Kersikov I I working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thermometer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
Thermometer misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov I I tries a knee to the head but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov I I controls the action.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Thermometer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Thermometer.
Kersikov I I tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer lands a shot to the body.
Thermometer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer blocks a body shot from Kersikov I I.
Thermometer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rectal Thermometer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thermometer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rectal Thermometer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rectal Thermometer made sure he mentioned Conquer, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
73% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
