PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jima Jamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov's entrance music is Dappy - Good Intentions. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kersikov
vs
Jamm

186 cm
28
192 lbs
15 - 5 - 1

179 cm
28
198 lbs
17 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vlad Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jima Jamm!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamm takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Jamm avoids it.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Jamm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Jamm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jamm.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Jamm misses with an uppercut.
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 decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov connects with a high kick.
Jamm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Jamm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov throws a jab when Jamm was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Jamm manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jamm moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Jamm slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Jamm throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Jamm misses with a low kick.
Vlad Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov clobbers Jamm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jamm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Jamm.
Jamm slips a straight right by Kersikov.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Jamm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jamm missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Jamm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamm tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Jamm.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Jamm.
Kersikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Jamm should have avoided that one.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Jamm misses with a straight left.
Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Jamm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamm throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Jamm thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kersikov if he has to take too many more of those.
Jamm connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.

It looks like Vlad Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov connects with a body shot.
Jamm tries to clinch up.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamm manages to avoid it.
Kersikov with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Jamm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jamm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Jamm connects with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Jamm tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jamm.
Jamm misses with a low kick.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Kersikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jamm scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
letting Jamm counter with a right hand.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a jab.
Jamm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov scores with a nice right hand.
Jamm tried to score with a low kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vlad Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
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.

Jamm takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Jamm misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jamm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kersikov cracks Jamm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Jamm.

Jamm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kersikov just leaning against Jamm, taking a breather.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jamm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jamm's elbow.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov digs a right hand into Jamm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jamm's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Kersikov tries to work over Jamm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Jamm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Kersikov.
Jamm misses with the head strike.
Jamm is looking to break free of the clinch but Kersikov has double underhooks.
Kersikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kersikov is struggling to control the position.
Kersikov is working Jamm over against the cage.
Jamm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov working Jamm over with knees to the body.
Jamm is breathing heavily.
Jamm tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Kersikov trying to land knees to the body.
Jamm looking to throw knees to the head but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Kersikov cracks Jamm with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to work over Jamm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamm tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Jamm back against the cage.
Kersikov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kersikov tries to work over Jamm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamm tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kersikov lands a body punch.
Kersikov works on Jamm's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov stalls.
Knees to the body from Kersikov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov is stalling here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jamm just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kersikov's brow.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Jamm controls the action.
Jamm tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jamm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jamm misses with a body punch.
Jamm tries to break free but Kersikov pushes him back against the cage.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Jamm controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.
Jamm lands with a right to the head.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jamm up against the cage.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Jamm throws knees to the body.

Jamm breaks from the clinch.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jamm on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jamm's calf.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Jamm is out of range.
Jamm misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Kersikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Kersikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kersikov scores with a jab.
Jamm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jamm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jamm cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
Jab by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jamm swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jamm throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov cracks Jamm with a good jab.
Kersikov swings for the body but Jamm moves out of range.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Jamm misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov. That snapped Jamm's head back.
Vlad Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Jamm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamm manages to avoid it.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jamm lands a head shot.
Jamm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov cracks Jamm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
Donk. Kersikov catches Jamm right on the button with a cross.
Jamm digs a good hook to Kersikov's body.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jamm takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Jamm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jamm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jamm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kersikov lunges at Jamm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jamm's hand.
Jamm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Jamm didn't see that one coming.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamm can do to turn this around?
Jamm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jamm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Jamm's leg. Jamm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Jamm moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for Kersikov to work.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jamm's face.
Jamm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jamm.
Jamm crunches a lovely knee into Kersikov's ribcage.
Jamm blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Jamm.

Jamm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamm moves away.
Jamm bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Jamm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jamm is out of range.
A head kick by Kersikov misses
and Jamm counters with a good low kick that Kersikov was not able to check.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jamm checks the leg kick.
Jamm throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Kersikov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kersikov.
Jima Jamm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Kersikov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kersikov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Kersikov!
Our winner, Vlad Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.