PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kersikov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Avicii - Wake Me Up ft Aloe Blacc. Gunnar Steigelmann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kersikov
vs
Steigelmann

200 cm
24
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

199 cm
23
280 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steigelmann swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Steigelmann throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steigelmann blocks a jab.
Steigelmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steigelmann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kersikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steigelmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann cracks the inside of Kersikov's front leg.
Steigelmann throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Steigelmann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov moves out of range as Steigelmann strikes.
Steigelmann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Steigelmann looks winded!
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Steigelmann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Kersikov throws a low kick but Steigelmann moves out of range easily.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Kersikov swings for the body but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Kersikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steigelmann throws out the jab.
Steigelmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov swings for the body but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Steigelmann checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov is looking to wear down Steigelmann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steigelmann throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Steigelmann misses.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steigelmann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good leg kick by Kersikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kersikov keeps Steigelmann at a distance using the push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kersikov lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Steigelmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Steigelmann.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Steigelmann moved out of range.
Kersikov motions for Steigelmann to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Steigelmann checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Steigelmann moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Steigelmann.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Steigelmann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Steigelmann throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steigelmann's head.

It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steigelmann.
Nice body kick there by Kersikov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steigelmann.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steigelmann just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Steigelmann slips under a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov cracks Steigelmann with a good jab.
Kersikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steigelmann will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kersikov cracks Steigelmann with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Steigelmann looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kersikov finish him?

Steigelmann is rocked!
Kersikov is looking to slow Steigelmann down with leg kicks.
Steigelmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steigelmann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steigelmann seems to have recovered his senses.
Steigelmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Kersikov sends Steigelmann crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kersikov is motioning to the referee to let Steigelmann up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

That has opened up Gunnar Steigelmann's cut even more.
Steigelmann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Steigelmann out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Kersikov!
A relieved looking Andrei Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.