PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nebojsa Mihattovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Survival . Mihattovic has chosen Geto Boys - Still as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kersikov
vs
Mihattovic

181 cm
27
176 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

177 cm
31
179 lbs
14 - 9 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Nebojsa Mihattovic!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihattovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Mihattovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and Mihattovic counters with a body kick that stops Kersikov in his tracks momentarily.
Mihattovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Mihattovic moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mihattovic misses with a leg kick.
Mihattovic tries for a takedown but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Mihattovic jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihattovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Mihattovic is out of range.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Mihattovic.
Mihattovic scores with a shot to the body.
Mihattovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Mihattovic moved away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mihattovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mihattovic throws a head kick that misses.
Mihattovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihattovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mihattovic. Mihattovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mihattovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mihattovic throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Mihattovic does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Mihattovic.
Mihattovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Mihattovic saw that one coming.

Kersikov gets caught flat footed, as Mihattovic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Mihattovic is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov is pulling down on Mihattovic's head. It's preventing any offense from Mihattovic, at least for the moment.
Mihattovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Mihattovic wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Mihattovic slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihattovic is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Mihattovic seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mihattovic trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nebojsa Mihattovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mihattovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihattovic moves away.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mihattovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Mihattovic throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mihattovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
Nebojsa Mihattovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihattovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl out of it but Mihattovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kersikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mihattovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mihattovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mihattovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic misses the body punch
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Mihattovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mihattovic shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense.
Rustam Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nebojsa Mihattovic.
Mihattovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Mihattovic slips a jab from Kersikov.
Mihattovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mihattovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Mihattovic scores with a kick to the body.
Mihattovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kersikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic goes for a double leg but Kersikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kersikov continues to drive forward.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mihattovic backwards.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mihattovic blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to work over Mihattovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mihattovic or not.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mihattovic tries to pull guard but Kersikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Mihattovic drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kersikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kersikov lands a shot to the body.
Kersikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihattovic missing with knees to the body.
Mihattovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mihattovic blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Mihattovic controls the action.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Mihattovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mihattovic looking for a takedown.
Kersikov gets underhooks to prevent Mihattovic's takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihattovic.
Mihattovic has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Mihattovic blocks it.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kersikov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Mihattovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mihattovic is looking to clinch.
Mihattovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mihattovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov thumps Mihattovic with a low kick.
Mihattovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mihattovic avoids a kick to the body.
Mihattovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mihattovic is just out of range.
Mihattovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov leaves Mihattovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Mihattovic.
Mihattovic checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Mihattovic checks a low kick from Kersikov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mihattovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mihattovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mihattovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mihattovic closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. Mihattovic pushes Kersikov against the cage but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rustam Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nebojsa Mihattovic.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand

and Mihattovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Kersikov blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihattovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Mihattovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kersikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mihattovic lands with a light punch inside.
Kersikov tries to work over Mihattovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Mihattovic - that landed with a thud.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Mihattovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rustam Kersikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mihattovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihattovic.
Kersikov tries to work over Mihattovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Mihattovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Mihattovic blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihattovic's elbow.
Mihattovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kersikov is working Mihattovic over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kersikov as the two fighters clinch.
Mihattovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov presses Mihattovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kersikov lands a left hand.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kersikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kersikov!
Rustam Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.