PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokhtakhounov has chosen Ministry - Thieves as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kersikov
vs
Tokhtakhounov

188 cm
32
207 lbs
18 - 4 - 0

187 cm
36
220 lbs
34 - 13 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Apex
Pearson Specter Litt

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a body kick that stops Tokhtakhounov in his tracks momentarily.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Tokhtakhounov's leg. Tokhtakhounov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Tokhtakhounov.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
Kersikov tests Tokhtakhounov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has been cut.
Tokhtakhounov blocks a jab.
Tokhtakhounov slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a jab to the head.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tokhtakhounov wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Tokhtakhounov.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Tokhtakhounov avoids it.
We've been informed that Tokhtakhounov 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.

Tokhtakhounov gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
A short left from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokhtakhounov controls his hands.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tokhtakhounovs head.
Tokhtakhounov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tokhtakhounov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Tokhtakhounov avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov takes a swing at Tokhtakhounov's ribcage but misses.
Tokhtakhounov staying out of range there.
Tokhtakhounov pushes Kersikov away with a front kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov cracks a nice hook into Tokhtakhounov's ribs.
Tokhtakhounov thuds his shin into the meat of Kersikov's side.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tokhtakhounov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov avoids a kick to the body.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body kick.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
A left lands for Kersikov.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tokhtakhounov throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov stalks Kersikov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kersikov's face. Kersikov staggers backwards, shaken.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Tokhtakhounov's head but Tokhtakhounov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tokhtakhounov tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a lazy body kick

and Tokhtakhounov counters by clinching up.
Kersikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a punch to the body.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Tokhtakhounov fails to land.
Tokhtakhounov blocking some punches.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tokhtakhounov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Tokhtakhounov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tokhtakhounov blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
A short right from Tokhtakhounov.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Tokhtakhounov.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kersikov scores with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Tokhtakhounov moved out of range nicely.
Tokhtakhounov punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Tokhtakhounov moved away.
Tokhtakhounov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a three punch combo!
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Tokhtakhounov avoids it.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Tokhtakhounov throws a big counter head kick but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokhtakhounov loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Kersikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov takes a swing at Tokhtakhounov's ribcage but misses.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tokhtakhounov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick

and Tokhtakhounov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tokhtakhounov.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tokhtakhounov prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokhtakhounov prevents Kersikov from breaking the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Tokhtakhounov blocks a body shot from Kersikov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Tokhtakhounov's head.
Tokhtakhounov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokhtakhounov controls his hands.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Tokhtakhounov.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Tokhtakhounov has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.

Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Tokhtakhounov finds it's target.
Tokhtakhounov looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Tokhtakhounov moves away and avoids it.
Tokhtakhounov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tokhtakhounov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Tokhtakhounov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kersikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tokhtakhounov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tokhtakhounov takes one on the button.
Tokhtakhounov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Kersikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tokhtakhounov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tokhtakhounov duly obliges.
Tokhtakhounov slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Tokhtakhounov 's knee.
Marko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tokhtakhounov is breathing heavily.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Tokhtakhounov misses with the body kick
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.

That has opened up Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut even more.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kersikov.
Tokhtakhounov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Tokhtakhounov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Tokhtakhounov moved away.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov jabs at Tokhtakhounov's body.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Tokhtakhounov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slow jab from Tokhtakhounov misses its intended target.
Tokhtakhounov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tokhtakhounov is just out of range.
Kersikov lands with a cross.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a nice body kick.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Tokhtakhounov's knee but Tokhtakhounov avoids it well.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tokhtakhounov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a low kick, right behind Kersikov 's knee.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a double jab.
Tokhtakhounov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tokhtakhounov swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tokhtakhounov, right into the meat.
Tokhtakhounov throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kersikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to land body kicks.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tokhtakhounov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tokhtakhounov with a hook.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Tokhtakhounov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tokhtakhounov tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Kersikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tokhtakhounov.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Tokhtakhounov saw that one coming.
Tokhtakhounov tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Tokhtakhounov avoids it.
Tokhtakhounov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kersikov connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tokhtakhounov throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Tokhtakhounov.
As Tokhtakhounov looks to move away, Kersikov throws a big counter combo bu Tokhtakhounov just gets out of the way.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through Tokhtakhounov's defenses.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Tokhtakhounov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tokhtakhounov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tokhtakhounov catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tokhtakhounov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tokhtakhounov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov checks it.
Tokhtakhounov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tokhtakhounov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tokhtakhounov cracks Kersikov with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kersikov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Tokhtakhounov's head.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
Tokhtakhounov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tokhtakhounov. That did some damage!
Tokhtakhounov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kersikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Kersikov lands a left and a right that send Tokhtakhounov crashing to the mat, dazed. Kersikov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Tokhtakhounov is rocked!

The cut above Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokhtakhounov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tokhtakhounov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
Kersikov lands a front kick.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov drops Tokhtakhounov with a naaaaasty hook - Tokhtakhounov is in real trouble here! Kersikov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Kersikov!
Marko Kersikov retains his light heavyweight title!