PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castiel Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes into the arena with Dj Nosferatu - When Angels Cry blaring out of the sound system. Angel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Carry on my wayward son. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Kersikov
vs
Angel

189 cm
23
209 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

176 cm
23
308 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Castiel Angel!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

It looks like Vitali Kersikov has been cut.
A combination from Angel does no damage.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Angel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Angel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Angel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Angel.
A head kick by Angel misses
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Angel connects with a jab.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Angel misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov jabs Angel right on the nose. Angel blinks but takes it well.
Angel lands a jab to the nose.
Angel dips to his left and cracks Kersikov with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel throws a front kick that sends Kersikov stumbling back into the cage.
Angel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Angel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Angel misses with a straight left.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Angel.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Angel.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Angel tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Angel is just out of range.
Kersikov slips a jab from Angel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Angel's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov walks into a straight right hand from Angel.
Castiel Angel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angel throws an off balance right hand

and Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
Angel misses with a body punch.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Angel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov blocks the elbow strike.
Kersikov missing with knees to the body.
Kersikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
Kersikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kersikov trying to stall but Angel improves his position.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Angel slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Angel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Angel backwards.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Angel cracks Kersikov with a nice body shot.
Angel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov avoids the elbow strike from Angel, against the cage.
Kersikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kersikov keeps control of Angel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kersikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Angel's face.
Angel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kersikov is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angel is looking to control Kersikov's arms but Kersikov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Angel has his back to the cage.
Angel blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Angel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov digs a right hand into Angel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Angel's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov gets underhooks to prevent Angel's takedown attempt.
Angel avoiding damage as Kersikov throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Angel is trying to break the clinch but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Angel's elbow.
Good body shot from Angel.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Angel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Kersikov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Angel is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kersikov to the mat. Kersikov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Angel forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Angel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Castiel Angel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitali Kersikov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kersikov moves away from the strike by Angel.
Angel with a nice cross.
Angel throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov lands a jab.
Kersikov motions for Angel to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Angel lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angel avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Angel throws a right and a left that Kersikov avoids nicely.
Angel throws an off balance right hand

and Kersikov counters by clinching up.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kersikov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kersikov missing with knees to the body.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Angel is keeping busy.
Angel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Angel can't get the takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Angel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Castiel Angel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Angel wants a takedown but no success here.
Angel stalling against the cage.
Angel working aggressively here.
Come on Angel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kersikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vitali Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Castiel Angel.
Kersikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Angel avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Angel wants a takedown.
Kersikov wants to stall.
A body shot lands from Kersikov.
Angel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Angel tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Come on Angel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Angel swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov pushes Angel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.
Angel trying to control the position but instead, Kersikov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Angel into the cage.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Angel.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Angel tries to stall but Kersikov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Angel wants to take the fight to the mat but Kersikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Angel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Angel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angel misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angel misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Angel misses its intended target.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Angel.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Angel scores with a head kick.
Vitali Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Angel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Castiel Angel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vitali Kersikov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Angel motions for Kersikov to come forward. Angel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Angel misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Angel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Angel throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kersikov slips a jab and a cross from Angel.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Angel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Angel.
Angel misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Angel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Angel throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov defending well as Angel loads up on a big left hand.

Kersikov clinches with his opponent.
Angel has Kersikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kersikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Angel.
Kersikov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Angel.
Angel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kersikov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Angel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Angel stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angel is looking for a takedown.
Vitali Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Castiel Angel.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vitali Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castiel Angel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is pushing Angel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kersikov pushes Angel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Angel leaning against his opponent.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Angel avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Angel.
Kersikov lands a left hand.
Kersikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Angel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to work over Angel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Angel prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries a knee to the head but Angel blocks it.
Angel managing to block the knees to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Angel.
A short left from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Angel controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov just leaning against Angel, taking a breather.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Angel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Angel controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitali Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Angel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Castiel Angel!
A relieved looking Castiel Angel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.