PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Spishak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitali Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spishak comes to the cage accompanied by Sleeping with Sirens. Kersikov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dj Nosferatu - When Angels Cry kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Spishak
vs
Kersikov

185 cm
31
216 lbs
11 - 15 - 0

189 cm
27
209 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

The Adrenaline Matrix

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Spishak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Spishak blocks a low kick nicely.
Spishak throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Spishak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spishak's sensitive parts.
Spishak blocks a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Spishak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spishak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Spishak misses.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spishak. That did some damage!
Spishak misses with a looping right.
Vitali Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spishak.
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing.

It looks like Sammy Spishak has been cut.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Spishak had a free shot at his head there.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spishak.
Good leg kick by Kersikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kersikov slips a jab from Spishak.
Spishak misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spishak misses the jab.
Kersikov wants to slow Spishak down by chopping away at his legs.
Spishak throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spishak scores with a nice right hand.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spishak goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spishak throws a combination that misses
and Kersikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spishak looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
Spishak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Spishak's leg but Spishak calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Spishak avoids it.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Spishak's leg. Spishak is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Spishak misses.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spishak scores with a jab to the head.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Spishak jumps back.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spishak throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good, hard body kick but Spishak shrugs it off.
Spishak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spishak takes a step back to recover.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Spishak's leg but Spishak calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spishak. That did some damage!
Spishak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spishak.
A slow jab from Spishak misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitali Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Spishak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kersikov throws a series of punches but Spishak moves out of range.
Spishak misses with a body shot.
Spishak cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spishak moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov takes a swing at Spishak's ribcage but misses.
Spishak loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Spishak misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Spishak sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spishak moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spishak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spishak blocks a low kick nicely.
Spishak ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Spishak looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat.
Spishak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spishak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kersikov momentarily.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick, looking for Spishak's leg but Spishak calmly moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spishak just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spishak checks it well.
Spishak throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Spishak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Spishak throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spishak, as that shot connected.
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 misses with a leg kick.
Spishak scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Spishak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spishak throws out the jab.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spishak. Spishak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spishak looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Spishak counters with a one-two to the body.

It looks like Vitali Kersikov has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Spishak lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spishak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick

and Spishak counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kersikov's guard now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kersikov wants to control the position but Spishak says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Spishak sits in half guard.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Spishak is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vitali Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Spishak looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spishak if he has to take too many more of those.
Spishak tries for a takedown but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spishak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Spishak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spishak takes a step back to recover.
Good work by Spishak as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Spishak checks it.
Spishak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spishak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spishak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kersikov throws a hook but Spishak avoids it easily.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Spishak's knee but Spishak avoids it well.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Spishak throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Spishak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spishak misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spishak moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spishak is able to avoid easily.
Spishak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spishak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Spishak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spishak's knee momentarily.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spishak.
Spishak will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kersikov punishes Spishak's body with a nice straight punch.
Vitali Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spishak throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spishak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spishak doesn't seem bothered though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov thumps Spishak with a low kick.
Spishak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Spishak misses with a wild body shot.
Spishak takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Sammy Spishak's cut is getting worse.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kersikov - that will leave a mark!
A nice combination there by Kersikov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov lands a jab to Spishak's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitali Kersikov really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spishak at a distance.
Spishak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spishak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Spishak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spishak.
A jab lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spishak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spishak walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.

Spishak is rocked!
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spishak.
Oh Spishak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Spishak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spishak thows a body shot but no joy.
Spishak seems to have got his legs back now.
Spishak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Kersikov cracks Spishak with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Spishak looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kersikov finish him?
Sammy Spishak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spishak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Spishak.
Spishak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Spishak misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spishak, as that shot connected.
Kersikov thumps Spishak with a low kick.
Kersikov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Spishak! Kersikov dives in looking to finish! Spishak is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitali Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Vitali Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.