PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yngve Ingvar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andriy Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Manio - All The Above as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ingvar
vs
Kersikov

180 cm
22
173 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
173 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q
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Convicted Trap House

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yngve Ingvar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andriy Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingvar lands a head kick. Kersikov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Andriy Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ingvar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ingvar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ingvar scores with a punch to the head.
Ingvar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov cracks Ingvar with an open hand slap.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Ingvar.
Nice body kick from Ingvar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Ingvar saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Ingvar finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ingvar is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Good leg kick by Kersikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ingvar is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingvar misses with a hook.
Kersikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andriy Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ingvar misses with a kick to the body.
Ingvar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ingvars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ingvar throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Ingvar.
Ingvar misses with a series of wild punches.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Ingvar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov throws a jab when Ingvar was well out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ingvar - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ingvar throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Ingvar only half commits.
Ingvar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Ingvar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov scores with a jab.
Ingvar misses with a body shot.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ingvar. That did some damage!
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Ingvar moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Ingvar.
A leg kick checked by Ingvar.
A leg kick checked by Ingvar.
Ingvar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Ingvar.
Ingvar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Ingvar down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Ingvar checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ingvar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ingvar moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov cracks Ingvar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ingvar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Ingvar blocks the low kick.
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kersikov defending well as Ingvar loads up on a big left hand.
Ingvar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Ingvar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Ingvar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Ingvar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Ingvar.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danga de danga de dang - Kersikov scores with a four punch combination!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Ingvar down.
Ingvar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Ingvar's front leg but catches the back leg as Ingvar tries to avoid it.
Ingvar scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ingvar misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Ingvar avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Ingvar jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andriy Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andriy Kersikov's cut.
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.

Ingvar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yngve Ingvar is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov lands a head kick!
Ingvar connects with a high kick.
Ingvar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ingvar is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Ingvar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Ingvar.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ingvar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kersikov's calf.
Kersikov cracks the inside of Ingvar's front leg.
Ingvar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kersikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ingvar circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ingvar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Ingvar.
Ingvar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ingvar throws a head kick that misses.
Ingvar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ingvar scores with a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Ingvar avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ingvar. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Ingvar.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Ingvar moves out of range.
Yngve Ingvar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov scores with a push kick.
Ingvar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Ingvar ducks down to avoid it.
Ingvar tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Ingvar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kersikov.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Ingvar throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Ingvar checks a leg kick.
Ingvar drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ingvar takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ingvar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ingvar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ingvar takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Ingvar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ingvar.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ingvar.
Ingvar throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ingvar checks it well.
Ingvar blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov wants to slow Ingvar down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ingvar. Ingvar obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ingvar throws out the jab.
Kersikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ingvar.
Ingvar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ingvar looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Ingvar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ingvar throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Ingvar moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Ingvar ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kersikov is defended easily by Ingvar.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat.
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 Yngve Ingvar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andriy Kersikov's cut.
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.

Ingvar misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Ingvar throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Ingvar throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Ingvar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Ingvar misses with a double jab.
Ingvar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ingvar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ingvar throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Ingvar counters with a good, hard body kick but Kersikov shrugs it off.
Ingvar misses with a head kick.
Ingvar throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ingvar throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ingvar.
Ingvar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ingvar needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Ingvar checks it.
Ingvar throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Ingvar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ingvar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ingvar has time to react.
Ingvar misses with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Ingvar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ingvar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kersikov's calf.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Ingvar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Ingvar.
Kersikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ingvar.
Ingvar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ingvar.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ingvar.
Ingvar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ingvar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov scores with a head kick.
Ingvar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a swing at Ingvar's ribcage but misses.
Ingvar scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Ingvar stalks Kersikov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kersikov's face. Kersikov staggers backwards, shaken.
Ingvar throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ingvar feints a jab promting Kersikov to slip. Ingvar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kersikov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ingvar lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Ingvar moved away.
Ingvar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Ingvar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good leg kick by Kersikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ingvar - that will leave a mark!
Ingvar throws a lazy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kersikov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ingvar backs up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ingvar throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ingvar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ingvar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ingvar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ingvar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Yngve Ingvar did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Andriy Kersikov's cut.
That's time! Ingvar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kersikov cracks a nice hook into Ingvar's ribs.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ingvar momentarily.
Ingvar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Ingvar connects with a leg kick. Kersikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Ingvar.
Kersikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kersikov lands a head shot.
Ingvar lands with a nice body kick.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Ingvar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ingvar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kersikov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position but Ingvar isn't that keen on the idea.
Ingvar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ingvar trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov tries to hold on but Ingvar postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ingvar throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ingvar content just to control the position here.
Ingvar trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Kersikov is trying to escape the mount.
Ingvar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kersikov wants to hold on but Ingvar pushes him away.
Ingvar forces the positional change into back control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ingvar is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ingvar struggling to land strikes to the head as Kersikov covers up.
Kersikov is in bad spot here.

Ingvar working for a choke but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov rolls, trying to escape but Ingvar keeps control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here.
Kersikov tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Yngve Ingvar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andriy Kersikov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ingvar tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ingvar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kersikov connects with a high kick.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Ingvar moves out of range.
Ingvar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ingvar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Ingvar checks it.
Ingvar misses the shot to the body.
Ingvar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ingvar lands a nice shot to the body.
Ingvar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ingvar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Ingvar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Ingvar.
Ingvar checks a leg kick.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Ingvar's leg. Ingvar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Ingvar moves out of range easily.
Ingvar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ingvar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
Ingvar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Ingvar avoids it well.
Kersikov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ingvar is out of range.
Ingvar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Ingvar moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Ingvar slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kersikov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Ingvar saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov 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.
A big right from Ingvar misses.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Ingvar throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ingvar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ingvar thuds his shin into the meat of Kersikov's side.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Ingvar throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingvar scores with a head kick. Kersikov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ingvar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ingvar pushes Kersikov away with a front kick.
Ingvar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ingvar misses with an uppercut.
Ingvar connects with a single shot there.
Andriy Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ingvar is out of range.
Ingvar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ingvar tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Ingvar moves out of range.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but Ingvar shows good takedown defense.
Ingvar lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ingvar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ingvar misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ingvar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yngve Ingvar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kersikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ingvar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ingvar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ingvar. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Ingvar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yngve Ingvar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ingvar 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yngve Ingvar!
Yngve Ingvar retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Yngve Ingvar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.