PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Torvik (ranked 125 p4p, 54 weight class) and Andrei Kersikov (ranked 10 p4p, 6 weight class). Torvik comes to the cage accompanied by MUPP & Sadfriendd - BLOODY!. Kersikov has chosen Head of the Table as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Torvik
vs
Kersikov

191 cm
34
260
31 - 18 - 0

201 cm
32
269
24 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Northern Zombie

Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160)
Hoarse Pills

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Torvik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Torvik - that will leave a mark!
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.

Torvik closes the distance and clinches.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Torvik.
Torvik misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torvik.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Torvik.
Torvik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Torvik tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik lands a shoulder strike.
Kersikov lands a shot to the body.
Torvik misses with a punch to the body.
Torvik misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Torvik fails to land.
Torvik misses with the head strike.
Kersikov avoiding damage.
Torvik swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torvik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Torvik avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Kersikov connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Torvik avoids the damage to the body.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torvik's elbow.

Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.
Torvik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Torvik backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Torvik throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torvik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torvik backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov defending well as Torvik loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Torvik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Torvik had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Torvik clinches.
Torvik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torvik lands an uppercut.
Torvik working aggressively here.
A short left from Torvik.
Torvik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kersikov works on Torvik's body with a couple of short punches.
Torvik tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Torvik back against the cage.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Torvik.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Torvik.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Torvik avoids it.
Kersikov is trying to stall.
Torvik prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Torvik avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov landing knees to the body.
Torvik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
A head punch on the inside from Torvik fails to land.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Torvik.
Torvik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torvik pushes Kersikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torvik.
Torvik misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Kersikov.
Torvik misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Kersikov.
Torvik is breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Kersikov.
Torvik tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Torvik back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Torvik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kersikov looks to land a combination but Torvik avoids it well.
Torvik fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Torvik - just one landing.
Torvik does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torvik jabs Kersikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Torvik
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torvik's knee momentarily.
Sven Torvik is winning the standup battle so far.
Torvik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov slips a jab from Torvik.
Torvik misses with a straight right.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Torvik misses with a body kick.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Torvik.
A nice inside leg kick there by Torvik. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torvik throws out the jab.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
Torvik throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Torvik blocks it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Kersikov misses.
Torvik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov has time to react.
Torvik misses with a combination
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
Torvik connects with a leg kick.
Torvik throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Torvik.
Kersikov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Torvik throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torvik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Kersikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Torvik misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Torvik avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Torvik.
Torvik throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
That kick from Torvik tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torvik swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Torvik misses the shot to the body.
Torvik throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Torvik.
Torvik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torvik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torvik misses with a low kick.
Torvik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Torvik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andrei Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Torvik jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Torvik misses with a body shot.
Torvik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov thuds his shin into the meat of Torvik's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov with a jab.

Sven Torvik's cut is getting worse.
Torvik has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kersikov.
Torvik blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Torvik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
Torvik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kersikov thinks about the counter body kick.
Torvik throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Torvik only half commits.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Torvik manages to step out the way in time.
Torvik throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torvik does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Torvik takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Kersikov lands a big right hand that sends Torvik crashing to the mat! Kersikov stays standing though and waves Torvik back to his feet!

Sven Torvik's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a nice body kick.
Torvik throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Torvik badly! Kersikov follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Torvik out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Kersikov finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrei Kersikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrei Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.