PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kersikov I I (ranked 219 p4p, 398 weight class) and Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa (ranked 33 p4p, 64 weight class). Kersikov I I comes to the cage accompanied by Sefa & Mr. Ivex - LSD Problem. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kersikov I I
vs
Czarny Z Garbowa

188 cm
30
209
15 - 7 - 0

190 cm
31
200
14 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov I I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Czarny Z Garbowa fails with the takedown
enabling Kersikov I I to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Czarny Z Garbowa with that takedown attempt.
Kersikov I I was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Kersikov I I wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vitali Kersikov I I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots and misses
and Kersikov I I counters with a nice uppercut.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov I I tries to avoid it but Czarny Z Garbowa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov I I to the ground. Kersikov I I escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Czarny Z Garbowa fails with the takedown
and Kersikov I I makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Czarny Z Garbowa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kersikov I I did well to prevent Czarny Z Garbowa getting side control.
Kersikov I I is holding on to half guard well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kersikov I I's head.
Kersikov I I avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Czarny Z Garbowa.
Kersikov I I has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov I I tries to roll over but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps him under control.
Kersikov I I is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov I I is defending well.
Czarny Z Garbowa not doing much here.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control but Kersikov I I is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to pass the guard but Kersikov I I is defending well.
Kersikov I I is in trouble now - Czarny Z Garbowa has advanced to mount!
Kersikov I I tries to lock up and control but Czarny Z Garbowa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Czarny Z Garbowa unloads with some shots from mount but Kersikov I I bucks and avoids them well.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to control but Kersikov I I is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov I I blocking the ground and pound.
Czarny Z Garbowa unloads with some shots from mount but Kersikov I I bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Czarny Z Garbowa throwing strikes here but Kersikov I I is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Czarny Z Garbowa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kersikov I I's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I blocking the ground and pound.
Czarny Z Garbowa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kersikov I I tries to reverse the position but Czarny Z Garbowa maintains control.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control the pace but Kersikov I I is squirming around nicely.
Czarny Z Garbowa controlling from the full mount.
Czarny Z Garbowa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov I I is looking to escape.
Czarny Z Garbowa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but Kersikov I I is having none of it.

Czarny Z Garbowa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Czarny Z Garbowa misses with a looping right.
Vitali Kersikov I I has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov I I but Kersikov I I pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov I I misses the target.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov I I sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kersikov I I is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov I I sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vitali Kersikov I I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa.
Kersikov I I keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa lands a slapping body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Czarny Z Garbowa.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov I I misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in looking for a takedown but Kersikov I I manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Czarny Z Garbowa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov I I. No joy for Czarny Z Garbowa on that attempt.
Czarny Z Garbowa fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Czarny Z Garbowa is defended easily by Kersikov I I.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov I I misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa misses with a takedown attempt
and Kersikov I I counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Czarny Z Garbowa fails with the takedown.
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov I I defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Czarny Z Garbowa with a poor takedown
and Kersikov I I counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vitali Kersikov I I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in for a double leg but Kersikov I I sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It appears Kersikov I I was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Czarny Z Garbowa tries for a takedown but Kersikov I I sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kersikov I I was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vitali Kersikov I I dominated that second round.
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!

Czarny Z Garbowa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kersikov I I swivels and escapes.
Kersikov I I keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kersikov I I is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kersikov I I defends well and Czarny Z Garbowa ends up having to push Kersikov I I into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kersikov I I jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vitali Kersikov I I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov I I gets double underhooks and turns Czarny Z Garbowa into the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Kersikov I I misses its target.
Czarny Z Garbowa fails with the takedown
and Kersikov I I connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kersikov I I swivels and escapes.
Kersikov I I was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Czarny Z Garbowa swings widly with a right hand
and Czarny Z Garbowa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horrible takedown attempt by Czarny Z Garbowa or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov I I, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov I I on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Czarny Z Garbowa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kersikov I I is fending him off so far but Czarny Z Garbowa persists. Nope, Kersikov I I circles away and we're back to standing.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries for a takedown but Kersikov I I circles away easily
and Kersikov I I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Czarny Z Garbowa dives in for a single leg takedown but Kersikov I I sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Czarny Z Garbowa misses with a jab to the body
and Czarny Z Garbowa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa fails with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov I I throws a quick counter kick to the body but Czarny Z Garbowa avoids it.
Czarny Z Garbowa fails with the takedown
and Kersikov I I counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Czarny Z Garbowa thinking.
Vitali Kersikov I I is winning the standup battle so far.
Czarny Z Garbowa throws a jab when Kersikov I I was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Czarny Z Garbowa fails to land the takedown.
Czarny Z Garbowa fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Czarny Z Garbowa throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov I I counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitali Kersikov I I showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kersikov I I has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitali Kersikov I I!
Our winner, Vitali Kersikov I I, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.