PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Gracie (ranked 2093 p4p, 2114 weight class) and Boyka Kersikov (ranked 277 p4p, 282 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Nosferatu - When Angels Cry as his entrance music. Anderson Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Gracie
vs
Kersikov

190 cm
28
180
3 - 2 - 0

184 cm
28
175
4 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Conviction

Conviction
Bondi MMA 🏝️

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boyka Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Kersikov didn't expect that.
Kersikov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gracie dives into side control.

Kersikov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kersikov tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Kersikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boyka Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Gracie moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
It looks like Gracie has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
No joy there for Kersikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick by Kersikov misses
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
A head kick by Kersikov misses
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov misses the body punch
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kersikov really felt that one!
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov.
Gracie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Gracie slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the body
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov misses with a double jab.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick by Kersikov misses
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gracie slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Boyka Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a good, hard body kick but Kersikov shrugs it off.
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 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a good, hard body kick but Kersikov shrugs it off.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a good, hard body kick but Kersikov shrugs it off.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Kersikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gracie.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov misses with a double jab
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Kersikov misses the body punch
and Gracie counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov misses with a wild combination.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice body shot.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a good low kick that Kersikov was not able to check.
Kersikov misses with a hook
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
A head kick by Kersikov misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kersikov misses the jab.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kersikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a big head kick but Kersikov shrugs it off.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov misses the body punch
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with a combination
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick by Kersikov misses
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice body kick.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a good low kick that Kersikov was not able to check.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a body kick that stops Kersikov in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov misses with a combination
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
Gracie defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
Gracie slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kersikov misses with a left hand
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a body kick.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Gracie moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Kersikov misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Kersikov misses
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice body shot.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kersikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a body kick.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice body kick.
Gracie slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a double jab
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with an outside leg kick.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kersikov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice body shot.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice body kick.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kersikov really felt that one!
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Kersikov misses
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice body kick.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with an outside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov misses with a two punch combination.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a two punch combination.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a head kick. That will keep Kersikov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gracie slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
and Gracie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Kersikov. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a nice body kick.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a solid body kick.
Kersikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Kersikov misses with a double jab
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a good low kick that Kersikov was not able to check.
Kersikov throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Gracie!
Anderson Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.