PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred von Richthofen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov's entrance music is Eminem - Survival . A fine choice. von Richthofen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Theme tune to islam. Manfred von Richthofen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Kersikov
vs
von Richthofen

181 cm
27
176 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

174 cm
33
184 lbs
25 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
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 8 - 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 25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Manfred von Richthofen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Richthofen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from von Richthofen.
Kersikov is looking to slow von Richthofen down with leg kicks.
von Richthofen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
von Richthofen needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
von Richthofen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
von Richthofen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but von Richthofen moved out of range.
von Richthofen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That kick from von Richthofen tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab by Kersikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
von Richthofen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

von Richthofen rushes Kersikov and presses him up against the cage.

von Richthofen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is looking to control von Richthofen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
von Richthofen wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
von Richthofen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
von Richthofen trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
von Richthofen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
von Richthofen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kersikov won't allow von Richthofen to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov trying to hold on to von Richthofen's head to control him but von Richthofen postures up.
von Richthofen throwing shots but Kersikov is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
von Richthofen wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
von Richthofen tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
von Richthofen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kersikov's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
von Richthofen wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kersikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kersikov.
von Richthofen cracks Kersikov with a solid left hand.
von Richthofen looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as von Richthofen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
von Richthofen passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kersikov is not content to let von Richthofen control the position.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. von Richthofen is working away from the top position though.
von Richthofen slips a nice elbow through Kersikov's hands, connecting with Kersikov's forehead.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
von Richthofen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen postures up.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as von Richthofen tries to pass.
von Richthofen wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
von Richthofen stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kersikov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
von Richthofen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
von Richthofen raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manfred von Richthofen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kersikov motions for von Richthofen to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
von Richthofen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
von Richthofen thows a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to von Richthofen's calf.
von Richthofen misses with a body shot.

von Richthofen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite von Richthofen's best efforts.
von Richthofen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
von Richthofen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but von Richthofen is controlling well.
Kersikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
von Richthofen working Kersikov over with strikes.
von Richthofen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kersikov tries to roll over but von Richthofen keeps him under control.
von Richthofen slows the pace down in half guard.
Kersikov is looking to control von Richthofen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to roll over but von Richthofen keeps him under control.
Kersikov trying to control but von Richthofen postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kersikov is staying active underneath von Richthofen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
von Richthofen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
von Richthofen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
von Richthofen is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
von Richthofen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
von Richthofen thows a huge punch but Kersikov dodges it nicely.
von Richthofen is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfred von Richthofen has got the better of the ground game so far.
von Richthofen thows a huge punch but Kersikov dodges it nicely.
von Richthofen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
von Richthofen trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
von Richthofen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kersikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
von Richthofen advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen throwing shots but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
von Richthofen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
von Richthofen drops an elbow to the side of Kersikov's head.
von Richthofen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kersikov defending well though.
von Richthofen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
von Richthofen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
von Richthofen is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
von Richthofen keeps trying to improve his position.
von Richthofen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
von Richthofen lands with a punch from half guard.
von Richthofen trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manfred von Richthofen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kersikov stuns von Richthofen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
von Richthofen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
von Richthofen tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
von Richthofen shoots in looking for a takedown but Kersikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing von Richthofen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and von Richthofen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from von Richthofen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kersikov.
von Richthofen checks a leg kick.
von Richthofen missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
von Richthofen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rustam Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Richthofen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
von Richthofen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov takes one on the button.
von Richthofen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
von Richthofen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
von Richthofen throws a shot to the body.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but von Richthofen is just out of range.
Kersikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
von Richthofen is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it.
von Richthofen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kersikov rather than just go for the knockout.
A slow jab from von Richthofen misses its intended target.
Rustam Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Kersikov gets caught flat footed, as von Richthofen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kersikov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for von Richthofen!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
von Richthofen is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
von Richthofen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. von Richthofen manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now von Richthofen is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
von Richthofen is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but von Richthofen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
von Richthofen wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but von Richthofen is having none of it.
von Richthofen tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but von Richthofen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
von Richthofen is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throwing strikes but missing.
von Richthofen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but von Richthofen is controlling well.
von Richthofen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
von Richthofen looks to land a strike but Kersikov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
von Richthofen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
von Richthofen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kersikov has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manfred von Richthofen.
I've got von Richthofen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manfred von Richthofen!
Post fight, Manfred von Richthofen took to the microphone: 'At the moment the media paint us a haters and intolerant. But history will see us as the realists and the resistance against the rotten core ideology called islam'.