PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamish Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donzel Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov's entrance music is Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding - I Need Your Love. A fine choice. Hamish Kersikov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kersikov
vs
Fortunado

187 cm
21
242 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

199 cm
21
246 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Meet the Future

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, Hamish Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donzel Fortunado!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortunado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fortunado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fortunado looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Fortunado throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kersikov. Fortunado shrugs it off though.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortunado manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Fortunado counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fortunado tries to advance to mount but Kersikov denies him.
Fortunado trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is trying to stand.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Fortunado keeps him under control.
Kersikov gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov controls Fortunado momentarily but Fortunado frees himself.
Fortunado looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is pulling down on Fortunado's head to control his posture.
Fortunado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Fortunado is proving a slippery customer.

We're going to have a standup here because Hamish Kersikov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice body kick from Kersikov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Fortunado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortunado has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Fortunado's shoulder, as Fortunado tries to avoid the shot.
Fortunado delivers a nice body kick.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Fortunado moves out of range.
Kersikov keeps Fortunado at a distance using the push kick.
Fortunado looks winded!
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Fortunado saw that one coming.
Kersikov catches Fortunado with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fortunado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fortunado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov moves out of range as Fortunado throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov swings for the body but Fortunado moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Kersikov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Fortunado's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Fortunado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fortunado.
Kersikov takes a swing at Fortunado's ribcage but misses.
Fortunado has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kersikov.
Fortunado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortunado throws out the jab.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Fortunado moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fortunado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov is looking to wear down Fortunado with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fortunado takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fortunado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov thumps Fortunado with a low kick.
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Fortunado moved away.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov lands a really nice looking cross but Fortunado seems unphased.
Fortunado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Kersikov lands a big head kick that sends Fortunado tumbling to the mat! Kersikov takes a step backwards and waves Fortunado back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hamish Kersikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fortunado throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fortunado on the side of the head.

Fortunado is rocked!
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fortunado.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fortunado connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov cracks the inside of Fortunado's front leg.
Fortunado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Fortunado is breathing heavily.

Kersikov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fortunado sprawling to the canvas! Fortunado rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kersikov finish him?!
Fortunado is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Kersikov ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Fortunado clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hamish Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Hamish Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.