PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papy Abedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Dappy - Good Intentions. Vlad Kersikov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kersikov
vs
Abedi

186 cm
23
182 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

181 cm
22
182 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc
Conviction

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Papy Abedi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abedi keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Vlad Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abedi gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Kersikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abedi.
Kersikov misses with a knee to the head.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Abedi tries to score a body lock takedown but Kersikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kersikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kersikov is leaning against Abedi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kersikov just leaning against Abedi, taking a breather.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Abedi.
Abedi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abedi is trying to break free.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Abedi is working for takedown but Kersikov is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov stops a takedown attempt from Abedi.
Vlad Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papy Abedi.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
Abedi is trying to push Kersikov away but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A hook to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abedi backwards.
Abedi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kersikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Kersikov misses with a knee strike.

Abedi manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kersikov.
Abedi moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abedi tries a head kick but it misses.
Abedi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
A low kick from Abedi is predictable there
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abedi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vlad Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abedi throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov wants to clinch.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to clinch but Abedi is avoiding it.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Abedi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Abedi's front leg but catches the back leg as Abedi tries to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kersikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Kersikov.
Knees to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abedi backwards.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Abedi prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Abedi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Abedi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kersikov prevents it.
Kersikov tries to work over Abedi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abedi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Abedi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kersikov after a bit of a struggle.
Abedi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abedi backwards.
Nice body punch from Kersikov - that landed with a thud.
Abedi looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Abedi is rocked!

It looks like Papy Abedi has been cut.
Abedi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abedi is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
Kersikov lands a big knee to the head and Abedi goes down! Kersikov pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Kersikov!
Vlad Kersikov retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Vlad Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.